Understanding PFAS: Prevalence, Health Effects, and How to Reduce Exposure

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, commonly abbreviated as PFAS, are chemical compounds containing carbon-fluorine bonds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2015, up to 97 percent of Americans had PFAS in their blood. However, more recent findings from the CDC and other agencies show that 99 percent of Americans have PFAs in their system today. 

Let us dissect the “forever chemicals” that have gained notoriety due to their persistence in the environment and potential to deteriorate health.

What Are PFAS?

PFAS belong to a large family of man-made …read more