I don't think it's like that. These substances cause nasty forms of cancer and are easily avoidable. I don't understand the purpose of Teflon other than to poison people. It's really odd how people follow even when they admit they're killing themselves for no benefit. Other than to fit in.

A) Cookware is expensive

B) Unless you scratch the hell out of your pan the teflon coating (probably) isn't that bad

C) Cooking on a teflon pan is just so much more pleasurable