August 18, 2025Environmental HealthOpen Access

Individual and combined effects of maternal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure on preterm birth: a nested case-control study in China

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Nested case-control analysis links per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with increased preterm birth, indicating potential subtype differences.

Maternal exposure to PFAS significantly raises the risk of preterm birth, reducing gestational weeks and birth weight.
Elevated concentrations of PFAS were specifically correlated with increased preterm birth risk, particularly from iatrogenic causes.
Assessment utilized multiple regression techniques, including conditional logistic regression for individual PFAS and mixture analysis.
Findings highlight the need for further research to confirm results and understand the mechanisms behind PFAS effects on preterm birth.

Hu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Nested case-control analysis links per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with increased preterm birth, indicating potential subtype differences.