Table 2

Serum PFAS concentrations in younger versus older never-pregnant women, N=158

Women agedSum PFOS
ng/mL
P valueSum PFSA
ng/mL
P valueSum PFAS
ng/mL
P value*
18–30 years
N=135
4.12 (2.99–5.71)0.0024.95 (3.71–6.53)0.0047.57 (5.67–9.37)0.009
31–39 years
N=23
6.18 (4.40–8.39)6.86 (5.30–9.63)9.37 (7.54–12.89)
  • *Values are given as median (IQR) and compared by Mann-Whitney U test.

  • PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substance; PFOS, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid; PFSA, perfluorosulfonic acids.