Perfluoroalkyl substances are associated with elevated blood pressure and hypertension in highly exposed young adults

• Main Authors: Gisella Pitter (Author), Maryam Zare Jeddi (Author), Giulia Barbieri (Author), Massimo Gion (Author), Aline S. C. Fabricio (Author), Francesca Daprà (Author), Francesca Russo (Author), Tony Fletcher (Author), Cristina Canova (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Residents in a large area of North-Eastern Italy were exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via drinking water. Studies on the association between PFAS and blood pressure levels are limited, and results are inconsistent. Using cross-sectional data from the Regional health s...