Document Type
Legislative Science and Technology Note
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used to make coatings that resist heat, oil, stains, and water since the 1940s. PFAS take hundreds of years to break down in the environment and can build up in the bodies of animals and humans, leading to concerns about potential health impacts. This Science and Technology Note discusses the known health risks of PFAS exposure, recent PFAS regulations in West Virginia, and policy options to address potential PFAS exposure in West Virginians.
Recommended Citation
Bergdorf-Smith, Kensey, "PFAS and the Health of West Virginians" (2024). Bridge Initiative for Science and Technology Policy, Leadership, and Communications. 17.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/bridge_initiative/17