Longitudinal PFAS exposure and thyroid function trajectories in Taiwanese youth: a 10-year prospective cohort study
PFAS exposure was associated with lower TSH and higher free T4 over 10 years of follow-up, suggesting sustained thyroid-axis perturbation from adolescence into young adulthood. These findings underscore a susceptible developmental window and support long-term biomonitoring and stronger regulatory action where PFAS contamination persists.
Authors
- Ta-Chen Su
- Chien-Yu Lin
- Hui-Ling Lee
Institutions
- Fu Jen Catholic University (TW)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environment International
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2026.110106
- Primary Topic
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00