Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals used in a wide range of consumer products since 1947, known for their strong carbon-fluorine bonds. These bonds make PFAS resistant to breakdown, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals” and causing them to bioaccumulate in humans and animals. While the health impacts of PFAS remain under rigorous study, it is believed that exposure to these chemicals at certain levels may be associated with several adverse health effects, including certain cancers, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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