ea0020p507 | Endocrine Disruptors | ECE2009
Alvarez-Pedrerol Mar
, Guxens Monica
, Rodriguez Agueda
, Martorell Rosa
, Espada Mercedes
, Rebagliato Marisa
, Ibarlucea Jesus
, Sunyer Jordi
Objective: An adequate thyroid function during pregnancy is essential for the normal brain development of the foetus, and some organochlorine compounds (OCs) can interfere with the thyroid system. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the association between exposure to some OCs and thyroid function in pregnant women from two different areas in Spain, as well as to investigate the potential confounding effect of iodine intake.Methods: Thyroi...