Scientists from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute have found that exposure to substances called PFAS during pregnancy increases the risk of obesity in the child. In this respect reports “Reedus,” referring to the results of the study.
It is noted that PFAS group synthetic substances are widely used in the industry due to their water-repellent and non-stick properties. They are added to cookware, clothing fabrics, and paper food packaging. According to researchers, PFAS slowly break down and accumulate in the body.
545 mother-child pairs participated in the study. Blood tests were first taken from mothers during pregnancy, then from adult children two decades later. Teens exposed to high levels of PFAS in the womb experienced a sharp increase in body mass index starting around age 9 to 11, as measured by maternal blood tests.
Before that, scientists from Purdue University (USA) I learnedHe said evaporating hair products could potentially cause health problems. Researchers examined emissions of hair softener siloxanes and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
The experiment showed that a person can inhale up to 20 mg of harmful substances per day. Scientists soon plan to find out exactly what negative consequences users of hair styling products may experience.
Previously Appearedthat household chemicals cause developmental delays in adolescents.