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Associations between environmental toxins and cardiorenal disease
| Chemical class | Albuminuria | eGFR | Blood pressure | Serum uric acid concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalates | ↑ | No studies | ↑ | No studies |
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | No studies |
| Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) | No studies | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Dioxins | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | No studies | Unknown | No studies | No studies |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
Abbreviation: eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.
