Exploring the Human Health Impact of Artificial Turf Worldwide: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The growing use of artificial turf in place of natural turf in residential, recreational and commercial settings has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on human health. A systematic review of databases revealed 5673 articles of which, 30 were deemed eligible. Those performing total concentration analyses, bioaccessibility analyses or human health risk assessments (HHRAs) of artificial turf fibres or crumb rubber infill were of interest. Health hazards and risks were explored in relation to three groups of chemicals of concern: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), heavy metals and other rubber additives. Twenty-five studies performed total concentration analyses on samples of artificial turf infill and/or turf fibres. Of these studies, median reported concentrations of eight

SUBMITTER: Ryan-Ndegwa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653453 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature