Associations of co-exposure to organophosphate flame retardants and pesticides with maternal thyroid function in early pregnancy: Findings from the Shanghai Birth Cohort

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shengju Yin, Dezheng Fu, Ning Kang, 范存丽, Xiaoning Liu, Hong Jin, Xuanfang Wang, Yi Tian, Jun Zhang, J N Wei
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2026.120328
Cited by: 1
References: 67

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early pregnancy exposure to organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) and pesticides (OPPs) may disrupt maternal thyroid function, but mixed effects remain unclear. METHODS: This study examined 403 pregnant women (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

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Journal / source
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
319
Pages
120328–120328
Publication date
30 May 2026
Language
EN