Urinary Concentrations of Bisphenol-F and Their Associations with Environmental Factors of Pregnant Women: The Mother and Kids Environmental Health (MAKE) Study

Background/AimBisphenol-F(BPF) is a substitute substances of bisphenol-A and the manufacturing of plastics and epoxy resins(such as food contact materials, structural adhesive). However, the exposure of BPF in pregnant women is presently unknown. This study aimed to examine urinary BPF concentrations of pregnant women and investigate their associations with environmental factors.MethodsIn order to find out the association with BPF and environmental factors, we plan to recruit more than 300 women during 2nd and 3rd stage pregnancy between 2017 and 2019 in the Korean pregnant women. We also collected information on birth outcome, socio-economic status, use of disposable foods, and consumption habits of consumer products. Multiple regression analysis was performed to assess the effect of BPF exposure by environmental factors.ResultsThe creatinine-adjusted geometric mean of BPF were 0.2μg (95% CI: 0.40-5.49) and that was tended to increase of environmental factors. There were significant associations was...