UK Launches First Study of Forever Chemicals in People
The UK government is launching the first study to measure PFAS, often called forever chemicals, in people's bodies across the population. The aim is to understand the risks these chemicals may pose to people's health. The study will give officials a clearer picture of how widely the chemicals are found.
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Context: PFAS are a family of man-made chemicals nicknamed forever chemicals because they break down very slowly in the body and environment. Governments often measure them to judge how widely people are exposed.
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