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Cancer Risk Increase: There is an How can I avoid consuming PFAS?
associated increased risk of developing Though it is virtually impossible to

certain types of cancer, including completely avoid all PFAS, there are
prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers. steps you can take to attempt to decrease

Studies suggest that PFAS may contribute your consumption of these chemicals.
to cancer development by disrupting The EPA suggests reaching out to
cellular processes or damaging genetic your local water utility to understand

material. what they are doing to protect your
community from forever chemicals in

Immune System Impact: PFAS exposure the public drinking water. You can also
can weaken the immune system’s ask them to test the water for PFAS, and
effectiveness, making it harder for the if they have already done so, request

body to combat infections. This includes to see the results. To take matters into
a diminished response to vaccines, which your own hands, you can also install

rely on the immune system to create a a filtration system in your home. The
protective defense against diseases. EPA website has a link to all certified
water treatments that will lower the

Hormonal Interference: These amount of PFAS. Though there has
substances can interfere with the body’s been a significant decrease in consumer

endocrine system, which regulates products being made with PFAS, they
hormones responsible for a wide range still can be found in some everyday
of bodily functions, from growth and household items. You can reduce your

metabolism to mood regulation. risk of exposure by being mindful of the
products you bring into your home.

Cholesterol and Obesity: Exposure
to PFAS has been linked to higher The information we now have on
cholesterol levels, a known risk factor “forever chemicals” paints a concerning

for heart disease. It may also increase picture of how they have infiltrated our
the risk of obesity, further exacerbating daily lives from food packaging and air

health problems related to weight fryers to water-resistant fabrics. Their
management and metabolic health. long lasting presence in the environment

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