Let's talk about PFAS: Inconsistent public awareness about PFAS and its sources in the United States.

ABSTRACT: The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in U.S. drinking water has recently garnered significant attention from the media, federal government, and public health professionals. While concerns for PFAS exposure continue to mount, the general public's awareness and knowledge of the contaminant has remained unknown. This exploratory study sought to fill this data gap by administering a nationwide survey in which the awareness of PFAS and community contamination, awareness of PFAS containing products and intentions to change product use, and awareness and concern about PFAS in drinking water were assessed. The results indicated that almost half the respondents had never heard of PFAS and do not know what it is (45.1%). Additionally, 31.6% responded that they had heard of PFAS

SUBMITTER: Berthold TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10653490 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature