Prenatal exposure to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked to higher blood pressure in children from early childhood into adolescence, indicating potential long-term cardiovascular risks associated with PFAS exposure. The study followed over 1,000 mother-child pairs from birth to 18 years, identifying associations between PFAS exposure and elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure percentiles in children, especially during adolescence. The findings underscore the impact of prenatal PFAS exposure on cardiovascular health, particularly in vulnerable populations during critical developmental periods.

Source: JAHA Journal of the American Heart Association