Uncertainty about whether degraded non-stick cookware is safe to use

Home cooks are anxious about potential health risks from using worn or scratched Teflon pans but lack clear, reliable information to determine if their cookware is actually dangerous. They face conflicting information online and uncertainty about whether they need to replace pans, creating decision paralysis and health anxiety. Current solutions (manufacturer guidelines, scattered online forums) don't provide personalized assessment or clear safety thresholds.