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High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in Lancashire residents' blood in ten-year study of exposed communities

When residents living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, recently had their blood analyzed, many were found to have high levels of PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals"). So what does this mean for their health?

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Residents near a chemical plant in Thornton‑Cleveleys, Lancashire, had their blood tested and many showed high levels of PFAS, the so‑called “forever chemicals.” The study was part of a ten‑year investigation into communities exposed to contaminated sites. The findings raise questions about the potential health impacts of PFAS exposure. The author, who has studied this issue for more than a decade, is examining what these elevated levels could mean for residents’ health.

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