Community exposure to perfluorooctanoate: relationships between serum concentrations and exposure sources
Emmett, EA; Shofer, FS; Zhang, H; Freeman, D; Desai, C; Shaw, LM
HERO ID
1289798
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2006
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1289798 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2006 |
| Title | Community exposure to perfluorooctanoate: relationships between serum concentrations and exposure sources |
| Authors | Emmett, EA; Shofer, FS; Zhang, H; Freeman, D; Desai, C; Shaw, LM |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Page Numbers | 759-770 |
| Abstract | <strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine serum (perfluorooctanoate [PFOA]) in residents near a fluoropolymer production facility: the contributions from air, water, and occupational exposures, personal and dietary habits, and relationships to age and gender.<br /><br /><strong>METHODS: </strong>The authors conducted questionnaire and serum PFOA measurements in a stratified random sample and volunteers residing in locations with the same residential water supply but with higher and lower potential air PFOA exposure.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Serum (PFOA) greatly exceeded general population medians. Occupational exposure from production processes using PFOA and residential water had additive effects; no other occupations contributed. Serum (PFOA) depended on the source of residential drinking water, and not potential air exposure. For public water users, the best-fit model included age, tap water drinks per day, servings of home-grown fruit and vegetables, and carbon filter use.<br /><br /><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>Residential water source was the primary determinant of serum (PFOA). |
| Doi | 10.1097/01.jom.0000232486.07658.74 |
| Pmid | 16902368 |
| Wosid | WOS:000239706700004 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Human exposure; Health hazards; Chemicals; Water supply; Hazardous substances; Water pollution |
| Is Qa | No |