作者: Kayoko Kato , Xiaoyun Ye , Antonia M. Calafat
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15518-0_3
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摘要: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been manufactured since the 1950s for use as surface protectants textiles leather treatment, protection additives in food packaging paper products, firefighting foams. Some PFASs are persistent environment people, can be transported to remote regions. The main pathways of exposure humans include diet, drinking water, indoor dust, but predictors exposures not clearly understood. Since 2002, changes manufacturing practices appear reduced some these both people,‑ is still widespread. We review relevant research published up first quarter 2014 understand demographic, geographic, temporal differences that contribute general population around world. also present data on vulnerable groups (e.g., pregnant women, infants, young children).