Kikanme Kenneth Nonso, Dennis Nicole M, Orikpete Ochuko Felix, Ewim Daniel Raphael Ejike
Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, USA.
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, USA.
Heliyon. 2024 Apr 21;10(9):e29922. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29922. eCollection 2024 May 15.
This review examines the extensive use and environmental consequences of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on a global scale, specifically emphasizing their potential impact in Nigeria. Recognized for their resistance to water and oil, PFAS are under increased scrutiny for their persistent nature and possible ecotoxicological risks. Here, we consolidate existing knowledge on the ecological and human health effects of PFAS in Nigeria, focusing on their neurological effects and the risks they pose to immune system health. We seek to balance the advantages of PFAS with their potential ecological and health hazards, thereby enhancing understanding of PFAS management in Nigeria and advocating for more effective policy interventions and the creation of safer alternatives. The review concludes with several recommendations: strengthening regulatory frameworks, intensifying research into the ecological and health impacts of PFAS, developing new methodologies and longitudinal studies, fostering collaborative efforts for PFAS management, and promoting public awareness and education to support sustainable environmental practices and healthier communities in Nigeria.
本综述考察了全氟和多氟烷基物质（PFAS）在全球范围内的广泛使用及其环境影响，特别强调了它们在尼日利亚可能产生的影响。PFAS因其抗水和抗油性能而闻名，但其持久性和可能的生态毒理学风险正受到越来越多的审视。在此，我们整合了尼日利亚关于PFAS对生态和人类健康影响的现有知识，重点关注其对神经系统的影响以及对免疫系统健康构成的风险。我们力求在PFAS的优势与其潜在的生态和健康危害之间取得平衡，从而增进对尼日利亚PFAS管理的理解，并倡导采取更有效的政策干预措施以及开发更安全的替代品。综述最后提出了若干建议：加强监管框架，加强对PFAS生态和健康影响的研究，开发新方法和开展纵向研究，促进PFAS管理方面的合作努力，并提高公众意识和开展教育，以支持尼日利亚的可持续环境实践和更健康的社区。
