Self-reported health effects among community residents exposed to perfluorooctanoate
Anderson-Mahoney, Pamela ; Kotlerman, Jenny ; Takhar, Harpreet ; Gray, David ; Dahlgren, James
2008
18
2
129-143
drinking water ; epidemiologic study ; exposure assessment ; health impact assessment ; neighbourhood populations ; perfluorooctanoic acid
Chemicals
https://doi.org/10.2190/NS.18.2.d
English
Bibliogr.
"Serious health effects due to perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) exposure are suspected. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health status of nearby residents, with prolonged exposure to PFOA in their drinking water. A population of 566 white residents who were plaintiffs or potential plaintiffs in a lawsuit was evaluated by questionnaire for health history and symptoms. Standardized Prevalence Ratios were estimated using National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES) data files for comparison rates. The exposed subjects reported statistically significant greater prevalence of angina, myocardial infarction, and stroke (SPR = 8.07, 95% C.I. = 6.54 - 9.95; SPR = 1.91, 95% C.I. = 1.40 - 2.62, and SPR = 2.17, 95% C.I. =1.47 - 3.21, respectively), chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath on stairs, asthma (SPR = 3.60, 95% C.I. = 2.92 - 4.44; SPR = 2.05, 95% C.I. = 1.70 - 2.46; SPR = 1.82, 95% C.I. = 1.47 - 2.25, respectively), and other serious health problems. The increased prevalence of adverse health effects may be due to PFOA. Further study is needed. "
Digital
The ETUI is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the ETUI.