Summary:
- This article discusses the important work being done by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the potential health impacts of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that are widely used in various consumer products and have been detected in the environment and in the blood of the general population.
- The National Academies are conducting research to better understand the potential health effects of PFAS exposure and provide guidance to policymakers and the public on how to address this emerging environmental health issue.