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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS ) are known as forever chemicals because of their extreme persistence.
These compounds have useful properties including durability and waterproofing.
But mounting evidence indicates their potential impacts on humans, such as increased cholesterol, reduced effectiveness of vaccines in children and increased risk of some types of cancers.
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