Tag: PFAS exposure health risks

CDC Advises Blood Testing for ‘Forever Chemicals’ Amid Rising Health Concerns

Jan 21, 2024

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by

Jinely

in Health and Biotech, Medical

As worries rise over widespread PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure, the CDC recommends clinicians test patients’ blood for these persistent and dangerous chemicals. Studies show that 98% of Americans may have PFAS in their blood, but the CDC wants to use blood testing to assess the problem and advise healthcare practitioners on risk mitigation.…