Studies Raise Alarm About Health Risks of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found Across Society

• PFAS are industrial chemicals present in many consumer products that don't break down in the environment.
• Exposure to PFAS has been linked to health issues including high cholesterol, cancer, and neurobehavioral problems.
• New research found PFAS exposure reduced vaccine effectiveness in children.
• There is growing concern and calls for regulation to reduce PFAS levels in food, water, and consumer products.
• More studies are needed to fully understand the impacts of PFAS on human health across the population.

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