US veterans have greater levels of Pfas in their blood than civilians, new study finds

An estimated 23 million veterans ages 20–39 have levels of Pfas in blood that are between 13% and 24% higher than non-veterans. An estimated 23 million veterans ages 20–39 have levels of Pfas in blood that are between 13% and 24% higher than non-veterans. Pfas US veterans have greater levels of Pfas in their blood than civilians, new study finds Soil and water around military bases show elevated levels of Pfas pollution due to chemicals used in firefighting foam

Prefer the Guardian on Google Many US military veterans have much higher levels of Pfas “forever chemicals” in their blood than non-veterans, new peer-reviewed research finds , raising more questions about health risks the nation’s service members face after serving at polluted bases.