Implications of ‘forever chemical’ use for public health
Key Points
The aim is to assess the health and environmental impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on public health.
Analysis of recent scientific evidence on PFAS health risks.
Review of environmental impact assessments related to PFAS.
Exploration of pharmaceutical fluorination and its implications.
Identified significant health risks associated with PFAS exposure.
Highlighted adverse environmental effects of PFAS contamination.
Proposed potential solutions to mitigate these risks.
Abstract
George Winter looks at concerns about the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and discusses the latest evidence on environmental and health risks, pharmaceutical fluorination and potential solutions