A review of human exposure to PFAS: substantial contribution from seafood.
- Author:
Yukiko FUJII
1
;
Kouji H HARADA
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Fish; Food; Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid; Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; Perfluorooctanoic acid; Seafood; Tap water
- MeSH: Seafood/toxicity*; Fluorocarbons/toxicity*; Japan; Drinking Water/standards*; Air Pollutants/toxicity*; Humans; Dust/analysis*; Environmental Exposure/standards*; Food Contamination/analysis*; Environmental Pollutants/toxicity*; Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity*
- From:Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;30():73-73
- CountryJapan
- Language:English
- Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have recently been shown to affect human health at low levels in the blood, according to epidemiological evidence. Consequently, human exposure to these chemicals should be strictly controlled to prevent health risks. This review reports on the potential sources of PFAS using Japan as an example. Tap water has attracted attention as a source of exposure to PFAS. PFAS have also been detected in the air, in household dust, and in consumer products. Furthermore, in the general population, diet is the most common source of exposure, and there is particular concern about human exposure to PFAS accumulated in seafood. Continuous monitoring is important for appropriate management of exposure for both humans and the environment.
