Associations between Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) Flame Retardants, Phenolic Metabolites, and Thyroid Hormones during Pregnancy

Background: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are chemical additives used as flame retardants in commercial products. PBDEs are bioaccumulative and persistent and have been linked to several adverse health outcomes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stapleton, Heather M., Eagle, Sarah, Anthopolos, Rebecca, Wolkin, Amy, Miranda, Marie Lynn
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3230439/