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Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with higher cholesterol and liver function markers in some studies, but the evidence for specific cardiometabolic conditions has been inconclusive.

Citation:
Lazarevic N, Smurthwaite KS, D'Este C, …… Clements AC, Trevenar SM, Gad I, et al. Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination. Environ Res. 2023;226

Keywords:
Cardiometabolic; Cardiovascular; Diabetes; Lipids; Liver; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Abstract:
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with higher cholesterol and liver function markers in some studies, but the evidence for specific cardiometabolic conditions has been inconclusive.