Urinary Biomarkers of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Timing of Pubertal Development: The California PAH Study.

Isabelle DurotTheresa H KeeganMary Beth TerryJocelyn KooSue A InglesJenny T NguyenCatherine ThomsenRegina M SantellaKhue NguyenBeizhan Yan

Published in: Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.) (2022)

PAH exposures were widespread in our sample. Our results support the hypothesis that, in overweight girls, PAHs impact the timing of pubertal development, an important risk factor for breast cancer.

Keyphrases

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
physical activity
weight loss
heavy metals
risk assessment
climate change
health risk assessment
human health