How PFAS affect the body
The research on how PFAS affects our bodies has been slow going, even though PFAS have been used since the 1940's in a variety of products.
In the 1970's PFAS were found to be useful in firefighting foams and were added to make foam products better at putting out fires.
How PFAS affect the body
- Liver damage 1
- Increased cholesterol levels 1
- Autoimmune diseases 1
- Pre-eclampsia 1
- Higher risk of certain cancers, like testicular, pancreatic, kidney, and liver cancer 1
- Higher risk of breast cancer in women 1
- Infertility or decreased fertility 1
- Congenital disabilities in children from families exposed to PFAS 1
- Low birth weight 1
- Behavioural effects and diminished growth in older children and infants 1 2
- Developmental issues in children include accelerated puberty and loss of bone density 1
- Digestive disorders 1
- Resistance to childhood vaccines 1
- Endocrine disruption 1
- Thyroid disease 1
- Ulcerative colitis 1
- Cardiovascular 1
- Reduced immune system response 1
- Diabetes 1 2
Sources:
Development of Childrens Minds
Cardio Vascular Disease
Kidney Damage 1
Thyroid disease
Cancers
Reproductive Issues
Male 1
Female 1
Liver issues 1
