Learn More About PFAS

Below is a list of reputable sources where you can explore detailed information about PFAS, their health impacts, how they have contaminated our environment, and what regulatory actions are being taken to address these issues. These sources also support the information we have shared on our website.

Health Effects of PFAS

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

    • PFAS Explained: Provides an overview of PFAS, their health effects, and environmental risks.

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  2. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR):

    • Health Effects of PFAS: Explains how PFAS exposure can lead to low birth weight, birth defects, delayed development, and other health issues.

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  3. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS):

    • PFAS Research: Discusses ongoing research into the health impacts of PFAS, including effects on cognitive development, immune function, and endocrine disruption.

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  4. Environmental Working Group (EWG):

    • Immunotoxicity: Highlights the impact of PFAS on the immune system, including reduced vaccine response and increased susceptibility to infections.

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Environmental Impact and Sources of PFAS

  1. EPA:

    • PFAS Explained: Provides an overview of PFAS, their environmental impact, and how they enter the environment through various sources.

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    • Risk Management for PFAS: Details the regulatory measures taken to manage PFAS risks, including the use of Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) to control the manufacture and use of PFAS.

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  2. ATSDR:

    • PFAS Exposure: Explains various ways humans can be exposed to PFAS, including drinking contaminated water, eating contaminated food, and using consumer products containing PFAS.

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  3. National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH):

    • PFAS in the Environment: Provides detailed information on the sources of PFAS contamination, including industrial discharges, consumer products, and firefighting foams.

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Regulatory Actions and Mitigation Efforts

  1. EPA:

    Key Actions to Address PFAS: Describes the steps EPA is taking to address PFAS, including setting regulatory limits, promoting safer alternatives, and funding research to better understand and mitigate PFAS risks.

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  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ATSDR:

    Community Studies: Discusses ongoing studies on PFAS exposure in communities near military bases and other contaminated sites, as well as national health studies.

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  3. National Institutes of Health (NIH):

    Grant Programs: Information on the NIH's grant programs funding research into PFAS and their health impacts.

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Additional Reading and Research

  1. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health:

    • Systematic Review of Health Outcomes: A comprehensive review of epidemiologic literature on PFAS exposure and health outcomes in children.

    • Read the study​

  2. National Toxicology Program (NTP):

    • Immunotoxicity Monograph: Detailed research on the immunotoxicity associated with exposure to PFOA and PFOS.

    • Read the monograph​

  3. Environmental Health Journal:

    • Benchmark Doses for Immunotoxicity: Research on calculating benchmark doses for immunotoxicity based on serum concentrations in children.

    • Read the study​

  4. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI):

    • PFAS and Vaccine Response: Study on PFAS exposure and decreased vaccine response in children.

    • Read the study​

By exploring these sources, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of PFAS, their health risks, and the ongoing efforts to mitigate their effects. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

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