Chemical C8 not associated with birth defects or pregnancy complications

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues, and published in Reproductive Toxicology, found that maternal exposure to C8, a chemical used in the manufacture of non-stick surfaces, was not associated with an increased risk of birth defects and pregnancy complications. These findings are based on an examination of the vital records of babies and mothers residing in Little Hocking, Ohio, who were exposed to significant amounts of C8 through residential drinking water.

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