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Kidney Risks Linked to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This review pulls together research on PFAS, the long-lasting 'forever chemicals' found in some drinking water, food packaging, dust, fabrics and firefighting foam. It looks at how these chemicals may be tied to kidney harm. Most of the evidence in people shows a link, not proof that PFAS cause kidney damage. The review does not test anything new itself.

Who did this work

Chávez-Valencia V · Lagunas-Rangel FA

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Sep 15
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42744603/