Higher maternal levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) correlate with increased blood pressure in adolescents, suggesting significant long-term cardiovascular risks. The study tracked 1,094 children and revealed that even minor blood pressure increases could indicate future health issues. Boys and Black children are disproportionately affected, facing heightened hypertension risk per doubling of PFAS exposure. High blood pressure in youth is predictive of serious health problems, highlighting that existing regulatory measures are inadequate and require enhancement to tackle the pervasive contamination of PFAS in the environment.
High blood pressure in adolescence predicts heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage, with delayed symptoms suggesting PFAS disrupts metabolism and vascular function over time.
Boys and Black children faced six to eight percent higher hypertension risk per PFAS exposure doubling, reflecting slower toxin metabolism in boys and socioeconomic disparities in marginalized communities.
A groundbreaking study has revealed a disturbing link between prenatal exposure to synthetic "forever chemicals" and elevated blood pressure in teenagers.
Experts urge stricter PFAS bans and better regulation, as current policies lag behind the scale of contamination.
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