Children's Health Defense Communities where drinking water surpassed recommended maximum levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” had higher rates of digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and mouth and throat cancers — ranging from 2% to 33%, according to researchers at the Keck School of Medicine.
By Pamela Ferdinand
Exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water is significantly associated with the increased risk of multiple cancers, including some not previously linked to these toxic compounds, a first-of-its-kind study shows.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are endocrine-disrupting chemicals widely used in consumer products, from textiles and food packaging to cleaning agents.
Known for their persistence in the environment, they accumulate in humans and animals and have been linked to cancer, birth defects, liver disease, thyroid disease, decreased immunity, hormone disruption, childhood obesity and a range of other serious health problems.
Researchers from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine estimate that PFAS-contaminated water may contribute to as many as 6,864 cancer cases per year in the U.S.
…
Read Full Article Here…(childrenshealthdefense.org)
Home | Caravan to Midnight (zutalk.com)
Live Stream + Chat (zutalk.com)
