The perils of poly- and perfluorinated chemicals on the reproductive health of humans, livestock, and wildlife.
Reprod Fertil Dev
; 362024 May.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38744493
ABSTRACT
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a prominent class of persistent synthetic compound. The widespread use of these substances in various industrial applications has resulted in their pervasive contamination on a global scale. It is therefore concerning that PFAS have a propensity to accumulate in bodily tissues whereupon they have been linked with a range of adverse health outcomes. Despite this, the true extent of the risk posed by PFAS to humans, domestic animals, and wildlife remains unclear. Addressing these questions requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining the fields of chemistry, biology, and policy to enable meaningful investigation and develop innovative remediation strategies. This article combines the perspectives of chemists, soil scientists, reproductive biologists, and health policy researchers, to contextualise the issue of PFAS contamination and its specific impact on reproductive health. The purpose of this article is to describe the challenges associated with remediating PFAS-contaminated soils and waters and explore the consequences of PFAS contamination on health and reproduction. Furthermore, current actions to promote planetary health and protect ecosystems are presented to instigate positive social change among the scientific community.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Contaminantes Ambientales
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Salud Reproductiva
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Fluorocarburos
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Animales Salvajes
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Reprod Fertil Dev
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Australia