Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in North Carolina homes: results from the indoor PFAS assessment (IPA) campaign

2024/11/04 by Naomi Y. Chang, Clara M. A. Eichler, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal +3 · 1 voice
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Environmental Science · #Air Quality and Health Impacts #Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols #Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d4em00525b

openalex publication_date 2024/11/04 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/27

Abstract

per day (2 year-old), and biotransformation of 8 : 2 FTOH to PFOA increased this PFOA body burden by 14% (adults) and 17% (2 year-old), suggesting inhalation may also be a meaningful contributor to ionic PFAS exposure through biotransformation.

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