March 2019 PMID 30470793

A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects.

Elsie M Sunderland, Xindi C Hu, Clifton Dassuncao, Andrea K Tokranov, Charlotte C Wagner, Joseph G Allen

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What people are saying

Several social discussions highlight the scientific importance of PFAS research, as seen in references to review papers that cover exposure pathways, health effects, and the challenges of emerging PFAS types. The tone varies from cautious acknowledgment of uncertainties to urgent calls for action, reflecting both scientifically grounded interest and concern about the real-world implications of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding PFAS exposure and the urgency of risk mitigation, with some emphasizing that limited data should not delay protective actions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest through references to review papers, detailed studies, and calls for understanding the health effects, showing curiosity about the topic’s broader implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Comments include summaries of the science, mentions of specific health outcomes, and references to key papers, indicating deep engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussion emphasizes the significance of the article for public health and policy, with phrases like 'lessons learned', 'risk mitigation', and 'long-term exposure' signifying perceived high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Human exposure to PFASs comes from various sources like contaminated water, seafood, and indoor environments, with some exposures decreasing while others remain stable or increase due to ongoing contamination.
  • Research shows that PFAS exposure is linked to health issues such as immune system problems in children, metabolic disorders like dyslipidemia, and possibly cancer, especially in areas with high contamination.
  • Since new types of PFASs are emerging and replacing older ones, understanding their impact is challenging, but lessons from past exposures highlight the need for better detection and regulation to protect health.

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Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

Yes, I coined “Forever Chemicals” in an op-ed a few years ago. But, to be *very* clear, my opinion pieces are *always* grounded in science. Here’s a review paper we published detailing all the science you ever wanted to know about Forever Chemicals

Apr 23, 2023 · 25 likes · 1 share · 45,366 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc between PFAS exposure and adverse immune outcomes in children. Dyslipidemia is the strongest metabolic outcome associated with PFAS" https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk

Dec 20, 2022 · 23 likes · 5 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

"Lessons learned from legacy PFASs indicate that limited data should not be used as a justification to delay risk mitigation actions for replacement PFASs." https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk --> There are 10,000+ Forever Chemicals https://t.co/E1pQCgy3Wv

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

For the scientists out there, we wrote a review paper on #ForeverChemicals (#PFAS) in 2018 that covers all of this: "A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects" https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk https://t.co/WhS8oR6XAy

Mar 24, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
JESEE
@JExpSciEnvEpi · X

⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects https://t.co/5i312K8Ebg #PFAS #environmentalexposure #JESEE

Dec 21, 2019 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 1,454 followers View post →
Alan Roberson
@AlanTheWaterMan · X

This paper is worth reading (and re-reading) to understand exposures from drinking water, food, consumer products, etc.-A Review of the Pathways of Human Exposure to Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) and Present Understanding of Health Effects https://t.co/ViLKvCqjo8

Feb 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,374 followers View post →

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RT @j_g_allen: "Lessons learned from legacy PFASs indicate that limited data should not be used as a justification to delay risk mitigation…

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RT @j_g_allen: "Lessons learned from legacy PFASs indicate that limited data should not be used as a justification to delay risk mitigation…

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Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

"Lessons learned from legacy PFASs indicate that limited data should not be used as a justification to delay risk mitigation actions for replacement PFASs." https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk --> There are 10,000+ Forever Chemicals https://t.co/E1pQCgy3Wv

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
Ludovic
@LudovicSpeaks · X

RT @j_g_allen: Yes, I coined “Forever Chemicals” in an op-ed a few years ago. But, to be *very* clear, my opinion pieces are *always* groun…

Apr 23, 2023 · 1 share · 3,366 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

Yes, I coined “Forever Chemicals” in an op-ed a few years ago. But, to be *very* clear, my opinion pieces are *always* grounded in science. Here’s a review paper we published detailing all the science you ever wanted to know about Forever Chemicals

Apr 23, 2023 · 25 likes · 1 share · 45,366 followers View post →
SierraClubVirg1
@SierraClubVirg1 · X

RT @j_g_allen: For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc bet…

Jan 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 340 followers View post →
EddieJ wants more science.
@Eddie72J · X

RT @j_g_allen: For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc bet…

Dec 21, 2022 · 5 shares · 11,171 followers View post →
WillWork4Icecream
@greengoddess892 · X

RT @j_g_allen: For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc bet…

Dec 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,692 followers View post →
Darryl Malek-Wiley
@DarrylMW · X

RT @j_g_allen: For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc bet…

Dec 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,136 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

For scientists wanting to get up to speed on Forever Chemicals, here is our review: "Multiple studies find signif assoc between PFAS exposure and adverse immune outcomes in children. Dyslipidemia is the strongest metabolic outcome associated with PFAS" https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk

Dec 20, 2022 · 23 likes · 5 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
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RT @JExpSciEnvEpi:

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Sep 2, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,780 followers View post →
JESEE
@JExpSciEnvEpi · X

Sep 2, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,454 followers View post →
JESEE
@JExpSciEnvEpi · X

How do #PFAS affect human health? A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects https://t.co/2cLixDstAQ What did the review find? ⬇️

Jun 17, 2022 · 1,454 followers View post →
IsabellaViendalmare
@IsabelValin · X

RT @dqasci: @ClimatoDan @ewg Lots of uncertainty still, although food has been considered a major route of exposure in EPA docs like the he…

Jan 22, 2022 · 1 share · 642 followers View post →
David Andrews
@dqasci · X

@ClimatoDan @ewg Lots of uncertainty still, although food has been considered a major route of exposure in EPA docs like the health advisory for pfoa/pfos. See also https://t.co/KLK7tLaBk6

Jan 22, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,232 followers View post →
Mariam O'Gorman
@mariaminpeace · X

RT @j_g_allen: For the scientists out there, we wrote a review paper on #ForeverChemicals (#PFAS) in 2018 that covers all of this: "A revi…

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,038 followers View post →
Hazards Campaign #CovidIsAirborne #Ventil8Filter
@hazardscampaign · X

RT @j_g_allen: For the scientists out there, we wrote a review paper on #ForeverChemicals (#PFAS) in 2018 that covers all of this: "A revi…

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,739 followers View post →
Joseph Allen
@j_g_allen · X

For the scientists out there, we wrote a review paper on #ForeverChemicals (#PFAS) in 2018 that covers all of this: "A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects" https://t.co/5D0RijL5rk https://t.co/WhS8oR6XAy

Mar 24, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 45,366 followers View post →
Siegfried Treitner
@TreitnerS · X

https://t.co/rhrwUhGQn2 A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects

Sep 25, 2020 · 2,137 followers View post →
Joe Goodwill
@josephgoodwill · X

RT @AlanTheWaterMan: This paper is worth reading (and re-reading) to understand exposures from drinking water, food, consumer products, etc…

Feb 28, 2020 · 1 share · 951 followers View post →
Alan Roberson
@AlanTheWaterMan · X

This paper is worth reading (and re-reading) to understand exposures from drinking water, food, consumer products, etc.-A Review of the Pathways of Human Exposure to Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) and Present Understanding of Health Effects https://t.co/ViLKvCqjo8

Feb 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,374 followers View post →
James Harrington
@JMH_InorgChem · X

RT @JExpSciEnvEpi: ⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS…

Dec 22, 2019 · 6 shares · 70 followers View post →
Jonathan Thornburg
@jthornburg99 · X

RT @JExpSciEnvEpi: ⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS…

Dec 22, 2019 · 6 shares · 95 followers View post →
ROJAS Public Health Lab
@drrbcn · X

RT @JExpSciEnvEpi: ⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS…

Dec 21, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,329 followers View post →
Paloma Beamer
@BeamerPaloma · X

RT @JExpSciEnvEpi: ⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS…

Dec 21, 2019 · 6 shares · 798 followers View post →
Carly Hyland
@c_hyland1 · X

RT @JExpSciEnvEpi: ⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS…

Dec 21, 2019 · 6 shares · 262 followers View post →
JESEE
@JExpSciEnvEpi · X

⬆️ Trending article this week! A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects https://t.co/5i312K8Ebg #PFAS #environmentalexposure #JESEE

Dec 21, 2019 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 1,454 followers View post →
Dale Fink, Jr. PT, NUTRITIONIST
@dalewfinkjr8 · X

A review of the pathways of human exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and present understanding of health effects | Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology https://t.co/nnmsw4HL7M

Aug 11, 2019 · 1 like · 2,416 followers View post →