Association between levels of serum perfluorooctane sulfate and carotid artery intima–media thickness in adolescents and young adults

Abstract Background Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) have been widely used for years in a variety of products worldwide. Although epidemiological findings have shown that PFC levels are positively associated with cholesterol and uric acid levels, it is unknown whether PFCs are associated with atheros...

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