Findings from the scientific community and regulators
There are several studies, investigations, and other forms of scientific research from scientists, reputable institutions, organizations, and even regulators that associate PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, with serious health issues like liver cancer. Some of the most notable findings include:
- Environ Res (2019): A cohort study that examined male factory workers routinely exposed to PFAS. Researchers found a disturbing link: Employees with elevated 'cumulative internal doses' of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a PFAS compound, have higher chances of dying from liver disorders like cirrhosis as well as liver cancer.
- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (2022): Individuals with higher concentrations of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), in their blood are 4.5 times more likely to have hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer that claims the lives of at least 12,000 Americans every year.
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): PFOA has been classified as ‘carcinogenic to humans,’ which means exposure to this PFAS type can cause cancer. Meanwhile, the IARC tagged PFOS as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', the classification designated for substances that have the potential to cause cancer and warrants more evidence to establish a causal link. Both PFOA and PFOS are commonly used to manufacture aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), a type of firefighting foam known for its effectiveness in combating Class-B fires.
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