Perfluoroalkyl Acids: What Is the Evidence Telling Us?
2007
Erratum on Perfluoroalkyl Acids Article
Editorial
Author Information
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The article contained errors regarding the implications of perfluoroalkyl acids on obesity and causality.
Supporting Evidence
- Errors were identified in the captions of the article regarding the effects of PFOA and PFOS.
- Causality between prenatal exposure to PFOS and PFOA and altered body weight in infants was not established.
Takeaway
The article had mistakes about how certain chemicals affect weight in mice and humans.
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