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Non-Stick Coatings Linked to High Cholesterol in Kids

by Yuka Yoneda, 09/10/10

nonstick, pfoa, toxics, pfc's, pfc, chemicals, cholesterol, health,

Here’s some alarming news – according to a new study, children and adolescents who have been exposed to a commonly used chemical in non-stick pans and stain-resistant fabrics have higher cholesterol levels than those who have not. The report shows a link between higher blood levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and higher cholesterol levels among more than 12,000 participants aged 1 to 18. Read on for the full story.

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