Study links higher PFAS levels to toxic hazards and limited fresh-food access - eviltoast
Study links higher PFAS levels to ‘superfund’ sites and limited fresh-food access
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Findings highlight how built environment in low-income neighborhoods presents multiple PFAS exposure routes

Summary

A new study in Southern California reveals that neighborhoods near superfund sites, industrial polluters, or with limited fresh food access have higher blood levels of toxic PFAS chemicals.

Residents near superfund sites face up to 107% higher PFAS levels, while those far from grocery stores have 14% higher levels, likely due to PFAS-laden processed food packaging.

PFAS exposure also stems from air and dust pollution around contaminated sites.

Researchers urge government action to reduce pollution sources and improve fresh food access to address these persistent health risks.