Environ Health Perspect June 2022 PMID 35731224

Retracted: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Xue Wen, Mei Wang, Xuewen Xu, Tao Li

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Several discussions highlight alarming details from the study, such as the estimation of 382,000 deaths associated with PFAS exposure annually. Phrases like 'shocking new study' and 'PFAS kills us' reflect the grave concern and urgency expressed by participants. The language and urgency of these posts showcase a strong awareness of the health risks and a desire for increased dialogue on the topic.

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Many discussions reflect a general agreement with the implications of the study, expressing concern about the seriousness of PFAS exposure.

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There is a high level of curiosity as participants engage with the topic and seek to understand its ramifications.

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The depth of discussions varies, with some participants showing genuine analysis of the study's findings.

ImpactHigh impact

A substantial number of posts emphasize the potential high impact of PFAS exposure on public health and mortality.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the relationship between exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), specifically PFOA and PFOS, and mortality rates among US adults, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 1999 and 2014.
  • Results indicate that individuals in the high-exposure group to PFAS exhibited significantly increased risks of all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality, and cancer mortality compared to those with low exposure.
  • While PFOS was linked to increased mortality rates, PFOA did not show a significant association with mortality outcomes in the study, suggesting that PFOS might be more harmful in this context.

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Robert Bilott
@RobertBilott · X

Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1cVlMOTYRq @DarkWatersMovie #ExposureBook @YaleSPH @Lesscancer @rightlivelihood @Taftlaw

Jul 1, 2022 · 51 likes · 34 shares · 16,664 followers View post →
Armin Grau
@ArminGrau · X

Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs oder Herzkrankh. zu sterben + die Gesamtmortalität. 1999-2015 sind in USA jährl. ca. 382000 Menschen im Zusammenhang mit PFAS gestorben https://t.co/cbBAHSrQnf

Mar 26, 2023 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 8,072 followers View post →
Bryan Goodman
@HERDnat1on · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 130, No. 6 https://t.co/boL51Jlt1J

Jul 2, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 233 followers View post →
PfoaProject NY
@pfoaprojectny1 · X

Lawyer @RobertBilott cites recent studies that calculated costs for the US health care system in the “billions and billions” of $$ and mortality study that calculated the number of deaths attributable to #PFAS since 1999 at 6 million

Feb 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,765 followers View post →
Jenny
@mommaleo · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: Population-Based Cohort Study Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol 130 No 6 @passivec @SagittariusN2U @Kenibhonest1 @FredDiBiase247 @AonTb48 @radicalcadet @d2thedre @carol https://t.co/UFZG0FKqCo

Jul 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 28,573 followers View post →
David Andrews
@dqasci · X

(2) A study reported increasing #PFAS levels led to increased death in U.S. adults. soo many questions but very high mortality numbers for PFOS -- no association found for PFOA? https://t.co/i7CAObQA88

Jul 1, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,238 followers View post →

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JohnsonAndToxin
@JandTContent · X

RT @JandTContent: @chezronify @HopiNg66966500 As chems such as pfas continue to increase in concentration, where is ANY warning of excess m…

Dec 26, 2023 · 1 share · 1,046 followers View post →
JohnsonAndToxin
@JandTContent · X

@chezronify @HopiNg66966500 As chems such as pfas continue to increase in concentration, where is ANY warning of excess mortality due to exposure? "Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study" https://t.co/n0AXSDMoVu

Dec 25, 2023 · 1 share · 1,046 followers View post →
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Putin brings war, Trump Recession and Europe Hope
@v_geuzen · X

en wat is #pfas in #vlaanderenfaalt ? Alles Uber #antwerpen en de rest is hun stort (en niet onze parking) en ons graven .... because PFAS KILLS US https://t.co/YbWhIqC6OO new study 22 june 2022 (en geen #vlaanderen krant die het meldt) https://t.co/Q7imhULU8N

Aug 14, 2023 · 1,689 followers View post →
Clara
@waschbaer007 · X

RT @ArminGrau: Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs ode…

Mar 31, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,094 followers View post →
KaBaKaffeetante
@KaBaKaffeetante · X

RT @ArminGrau: Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs ode…

Mar 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,242 followers View post →
Bernhard Braun
@BernhardBraunLT · X

RT @ArminGrau: Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs ode…

Mar 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,007 followers View post →
Johannes Schröter
@JohannesSchrte1 · X

RT @ArminGrau: Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs ode…

Mar 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 3,165 followers View post →
Armin Grau
@ArminGrau · X

Langzeitstudie aus USA zeigt: Hohe Konzentrationen der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ #PFAS im Blut erhöhen das Risiko an #Krebs oder Herzkrankh. zu sterben + die Gesamtmortalität. 1999-2015 sind in USA jährl. ca. 382000 Menschen im Zusammenhang mit PFAS gestorben https://t.co/cbBAHSrQnf

Mar 26, 2023 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 8,072 followers View post →
Ayeshabarber
@Ayeshakbarber · X

RT @pfoaprojectny1: Lawyer @RobertBilott cites recent studies that calculated costs for the US health care system in the “billions and bill…

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 shares · 55 followers View post →
内田
@uchida_kawasaki · X

RT @sirenamel: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmenta…

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 share · 1,928 followers View post →
Masami mel Kawamura Ph.D, IPP Okinawa
@sirenamel · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 130, No. 6 https://t.co/WWI3tTqumE #PFAS

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,375 followers View post →
Masami mel Kawamura Ph.D, IPP Okinawa
@sirenamel · X

RT @pfoaprojectny1: Lawyer @RobertBilott cites recent studies that calculated costs for the US health care system in the “billions and bill…

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 shares · 4,375 followers View post →
PfoaProject NY
@pfoaprojectny1 · X

Lawyer @RobertBilott cites recent studies that calculated costs for the US health care system in the “billions and billions” of $$ and mortality study that calculated the number of deaths attributable to #PFAS since 1999 at 6 million

Feb 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,765 followers View post →
Zayna Syed
@zaynasyed_ · X

@edonovan01 @annaruthski It's linked in the story! https://t.co/q43fW77Jl7

Jul 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,741 followers View post →
Zoya Teirstein
@zteirstein · X

@emilypont I can see why the article hedged, the study is real small. More studies on PFAS and mortality, please! https://t.co/37hiKetq0a

Jul 20, 2022 · 4,952 followers View post →
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@xxy07255392 · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Bas…

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 share · 267 followers View post →
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RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Coh…

Jul 11, 2022 · 4 shares · 267 followers View post →
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RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Coh…

Jul 11, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,732 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/rQ3pehzDfb @SCUCN @harvardmed @WHU_China

Jul 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 10,762 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study ➡️ https://t.co/zpaIaroejQ @SCUCN @harvardmed @WHU_China

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,762 followers View post →
Andy B. Carter
@caringfornature · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 5, 2022 · 34 shares · 608 followers View post →
Diana Hammond
@Rchprncss2 · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 5, 2022 · 34 shares · 34 followers View post →
Southlantic Services, LLC
@SouthlanticL · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 5, 2022 · 34 shares · 45 followers View post →
SagittariusN2U
@SagittariusN2U · X

RT @mommaleo: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: Population-Based Cohort Study Environmental Hea…

Jul 4, 2022 · 2 shares · 25,695 followers View post →
Jenny
@mommaleo · X

RT @mommaleo: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: Population-Based Cohort Study Environmental Hea…

Jul 4, 2022 · 2 shares · 28,573 followers View post →
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@MonicaAmarelo · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 4, 2022 · 34 shares · 6,365 followers View post →
Jenny
@mommaleo · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: Population-Based Cohort Study Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol 130 No 6 @passivec @SagittariusN2U @Kenibhonest1 @FredDiBiase247 @AonTb48 @radicalcadet @d2thedre @carol https://t.co/UFZG0FKqCo

Jul 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 28,573 followers View post →
Trahpper
@trahpper · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 23 followers View post →
CleanEarth4Kids.org
@CleanEarth4Kids · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 1,148 followers View post →
Dan Antonowicz
@AntonowiczDan · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 55 followers View post →
Geert LENSSENS
@geertlenssens · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 609 followers View post →
CHALT
@CHALT_CH · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 535 followers View post →
Filo
@filopemen · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 467 followers View post →
Hydroviv's Water Nerds
@Hydroviv_h2o · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 1,683 followers View post →
Steve
@stephengcurrie · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 764 followers View post →
N.C.StopGenx
@NCStopGenx · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 609 followers View post →
seki_yo
@seki_yo · X

RT @sirenamel: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmenta…

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 share · 1,365 followers View post →
Laurene Allen
@pfasprojectnh · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 1,036 followers View post →
Masami mel Kawamura Ph.D, IPP Okinawa
@sirenamel · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 130, No. 6 https://t.co/RVw9fdx3Xe #PFAS

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 share · 4,375 followers View post →
Steven Verhaegen
@stevenverhaege1 · X

RT @HERDnat1on: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environment…

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 share · 690 followers View post →
Bryan Goodman
@HERDnat1on · X

Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 130, No. 6 https://t.co/boL51Jlt1J

Jul 2, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 233 followers View post →
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@hazardscampaign · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 6,732 followers View post →
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@alarm_apparel · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 368 followers View post →
Bix
@BixWeber · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 744 followers View post →
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@bendingcurves · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 2,570 followers View post →
Fran Silva Blayney BA, MPA
@fransgonefishin · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 58 followers View post →
PfoaProject NY
@pfoaprojectny1 · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 2,765 followers View post →
Brian McHugh
@BrianMcHugh2011 · X

RT @BrianMcHugh2011: 'Assuming a causal relationship, PFOS exposure was associated with ∼382,000∼382,000 deaths in U.S. adults annually fro…

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 share · 4,333 followers View post →
Jason Burns
@jasonjburns1 · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 1,205 followers View post →
Mads Rohde
@hippocapensis · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 669 followers View post →
Dr Emma O’Neill
@emoneill · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 218 followers View post →
Joel Moskowitz
@berkeleyprc · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 2, 2022 · 34 shares · 2,900 followers View post →
Lesscancer
@Lesscancer · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 16,822 followers View post →
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@NRDCNY_Rich · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 5,203 followers View post →
Mariah Blake
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RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 7,015 followers View post →
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@CORPOCON · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 923 followers View post →
Maude Barlow
@MaudeBarlow · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 13,663 followers View post →
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@MarkFavors · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 1,059 followers View post →
Brian McHugh
@BrianMcHugh2011 · X

RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 4,333 followers View post →
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RT @RobertBilott: Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1…

Jul 1, 2022 · 34 shares · 61 followers View post →
Robert Bilott
@RobertBilott · X

Shocking new study links exposure to #PFAS #Foreverchemicals with millions of deaths in the US since 1999: https://t.co/1cVlMOTYRq @DarkWatersMovie #ExposureBook @YaleSPH @Lesscancer @rightlivelihood @Taftlaw

Jul 1, 2022 · 51 likes · 34 shares · 16,664 followers View post →
David Andrews
@dqasci · X

(2) A study reported increasing #PFAS levels led to increased death in U.S. adults. soo many questions but very high mortality numbers for PFOS -- no association found for PFOA? https://t.co/i7CAObQA88

Jul 1, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,238 followers View post →
Kirk Murphy
@kirkmurphy · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW RESEARCH: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study.…

Jun 23, 2022 · 1 share · 3,795 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Mortality in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/6gcBe5Dwcr @SCUCN @harvardmed @WHU_China

Jun 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,762 followers View post →