PFAS in food containers can cause kidney disease

PFAS compounds are ingredients in food containers, bleach, waterproof fabrics . that cause kidney disease, cancer.

The world has about 850 million people with kidney disease, the United States alone to 30 million patients, double the number of diabetics and 20 times the number of people with cancer. Most kidney patients detect the disease in the late stage when severe renal failure. The simplest test for early detection of kidney disease is total urine analysis.

The Kidney Week in the United States in November published the results of a study of polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds found in polluted habitats harmful to the kidneys, especially in children. These are non-biodegradable compounds used for dyeing and lubricating consumer products such as textiles, paper, food packaging. PFAS has been produced and used in many industries worldwide since the 1940s. This compound is very stable in the environment and human body, is not broken and accumulated over time.

PFAS is available in household products such as waterproof fabrics, non-stick materials such as teflon, polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, consumer goods such as cookware, food containers and anti-drugs. stains . PFAS is also available in drinking water in areas near factories, landfills, sewage treatment plants .

PFAS chemicals are often found in many fast food paper containers.(Photo: Web MD).

Previous studies have shown that PFAS affects human health such as cancer, thyroid disease, hyperemia, immune system effect and low birth weight.

Kidneys are very sensitive, vulnerable organs, especially with environmental toxins. These substances enter the bloodstream and are filtered through the kidneys. The scientists found a close relationship between PFAS and kidney diseases such as impaired glomerular filtration, renal tubular injury and kidney cancer. Children are more vulnerable to kidney damage from PFAS than adults.

Some notes to prevent kidney disease caused by PFAS:

1. Keeping the living environment clean and free of toxic substances used in industry and unprocessed agriculture into the environment.
2. Strict control of PFAS content in domestic water, especially in areas where water is exploited near production plants, landfills, wastewater treatment plants.
3. Stop production and control the use of PFAS chemicals in industry and agriculture.
4. Carefully review the source of production, packaging. Limit the use of products that may contain PFAS chemicals such as packaged foods, waterproof fabrics, non-stick items such as teflon, polishes, waxes, paints .