by Mansur Shaheen at Daily Mail
- A panel of experts is calling for the CDC to update its guidance regarding exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
- They are calling for all people with known significant exposure to receive a blood test to see if they have traces of the chemicals in their body
- Experts warn that basically every Americans has been exposed due to their prevalence in tap water, cookware and clothing
- Significant exposure to the chemicals has been tied to a multitude of health issues, including cancer
A panel of experts are asking for clinical guidance regarding exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ to be updated amid a growing body of evidence showing the compounds many Americans interact with day-to-day pose significant long-term danger.
A report published by a panel of experts in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) recommends that people with a known exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – either through work or at home – be screened for traces of the chemicals in their blood and are given additional information on the potential long-term negative effects of the exposure.
The world is slowly learning more about these chemicals…
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