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Veterans have higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood than civilians, new study finds

The research found that veterans between 20 and 39 had the highest concentration of PFAS chemicals compared to their non-veteran counterparts.

Veterans have higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood than civilians, new study finds

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The research found that veterans between 20 and 39 had the highest concentration of PFAS chemicals compared to their non-veteran counterparts.

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The research found that veterans between 20 and 39 had the highest concentration of PFAS chemicals compared to their non-veteran counterparts.

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