Are toxic chemicals in non-stick pans linked to cancer?
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and Cancer risk: results from a dose-response Meta-analysis
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Scientists looked at many studies to see if chemicals called PFAS — found in non-stick pans, waterproof clothes, and some foods — might make people more likely to get cancer.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists looked at many studies to see if chemicals called PFAS — found in non-stick pans, waterproof clothes, and some foods — might make people more likely to get cancer.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 560 / 100
Evidence Score
The highest quality evidence. These studies systematically search, appraise, and synthesize results from multiple individual studies, providing the most reliable summary of current knowledge.
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Yang J, Zhang K, Shi J, Li Z, Dai H, Yang W
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Exposure to certain synthetic chemicals called PFAS has been linked in scientific studies to lower fertility rates, higher chances of developing cancer, and disruptions in hormone function in humans.
Higher levels of PFOS in the blood are linked to a 12% higher chance of developing any type of cancer, and this risk increases steadily as PFOS levels rise.
People with the highest levels of perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) in their blood have a 45% higher risk of developing cancers of the kidney, prostate, or bladder compared to those with the lowest levels, and this risk increases at concentrations above 0.6 μg/L in a non-linear pattern.
People with breast cancer tend to have higher levels of a chemical called PFOA in their blood than people without breast cancer. This difference may indicate that PFOA builds up in breast tissue and could be involved in the development of the disease.
Exposure to a chemical called PFDA may be linked to breast cancer risk in a non-linear way: at very low levels, risk appears lower than average, but above a concentration of about 1.3 micrograms per liter, risk increases.