Canada Faces PFAS Public Health Emergency

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'Forever chemicals' demand immediate and decisive action

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a.k.a. “forever chemicals,” are ubiquitous in our daily lives.

Their severe, long-term health consequences could affect generations to come.

The chemicals are linked to a growing list of serious health problems, including cancers, liver damage, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, infertility, asthma and more.

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