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Closing the Exposure Dimension Gap in Chronic Disease Prevention: Evidence from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and the Global Burden of Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study links 'forever chemicals' called PFAS, man-made chemicals found in water and everyday products, to diabetic kidney disease worldwide. It suggests these chemical exposures add to how many people get kidney disease from diabetes. This kind of study shows a link, not proof that the chemicals cause the disease.

Who did this work

Gao Y · Guo C · Xu J · Wu F

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Aug 19
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42620726/