Study finds ultrashort-chain PFAS built up in Wilmington residents' blood before GenX scandal

New research reveals that Wilmington residents had high levels of PFAS chemicals in their blood years before the river contamination was known, with two specific compounds found in almost every sample. This challenges previous beliefs about these chemicals' rapid elimination from the body. The study also uncovers additional compounds not previously measured, providing a more comprehensive understanding of PFAS exposure. With TFA levels in the river water being extremely high, this research underscores the urgent need for regulation of PFAS as a group, not individually, and raises concerns about potential health impacts. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.