Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke : A Nested Case–Control Study in Sweden
BACKGROUND: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread and persistent pollutants that have been associated with elevated cholesterol levels. However, data on incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) is lacking. OBJECTIVES: We investigated the association of exposure to PFAS with risk of myocardial infarction and stroke and, subsidiary, with baseline blood lipids. METHODS: This populatio