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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Toxic Chemicals of Concern in North Carolina

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a family of human-made chemicals often described as "forever chemicals," are observed in a wide range of products utilized by North Carolinians and can cause liver damage, cancer, and infertility. Owing to their widespread use and persistence in the environment, humans and animals are exposed to individual and combinations of PFASs.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/ncm.83.2.90

Author: Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

Institution: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Language: English

Topic: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research

Subfield: Environmental Chemistry

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4221125179

FWCI: 0.443

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Cited by: 5

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