They have confirmed the presence of chemical compounds in the blood of minors in the Urola and the Goierri
A UPV/EHU study concludes that levels of PFAS chemical compounds found in minors do not pose a serious health risk, but warns of the need to strengthen surveillance.
The University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) has detected substances perfluoroalkylated and polyphluoroalkylated (PFAS) in the plasma of minors in Urola and Goierri, as reported by the UPV in a statement.
According to research in collaboration with Biogipuzkoa and the Department of Public Health, although there is no immediate health risk, further monitoring should be carried out to monitor the exposure and effects of this substance.
In addition, UPV/EHU sources warn that levels vary depending on age and request an update of current regulations.
These chemical compounds are commonly found in non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, or fire-fighting foams.
They have been associated with endocrine disorders, increased cholesterol, liver and developmental effects, as explained by one of the study's authors, Anne San Roman.
"So it can be said that exposure to PFAS is chronic, and it also takes years to degrade, which reinforces the need for biomonitoring studies like the one we've done," he added.
He said that exposure to this substance from a young age can cause harmful effects and increase the risk of future diseases.
In the plasma analysis of 15 minors, 18 compounds were detected among the 42 analysed and, among the most common, rates of 70 to 97 per cent were detected.
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