Health and social concerns about living in three communities affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): A qualitative study in Australia.
<h4>Background</h4>Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a public health issue globally. In Australia high concentrations of PFAS have been found in environments close to sites where Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) were historically used for firefighting activities....
Main Authors: | Cathy Banwell, Tambri Housen, Kayla Smurthwaite, Susan Trevenar, Liz Walker, Katherine Todd, May Rosas, Martyn Kirk |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245141 |
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