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Study Links Higher PFAS Levels To ‘Superfund’ Sites, Low Fresh-Food Access

"Findings highlight how built environment in low-income neighborhoods presents multiple PFAS exposure routes"

"New research aimed at identifying which US neighborhoods face increased exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” found those living near “superfund” sites and other major industrial polluters, or in areas with limited access to fresh food, generally have higher levels of the dangerous compounds in their blood.

The study looked at hundreds of people living in southern California and found those who do not live within a half mile of a grocery store have 14% higher levels of PFOA and PFOS – two common PFAS compounds – in their blood than those who do.

Meanwhile, those who live within three miles of a superfund site – a location contaminated with hazardous substances – have up to 107% higher levels of some compounds, and people who live near a facility known to use PFAS showed significantly higher blood levels."

Tom Perkins reports for the Guardian November 30, 2024.

Source: Guardian, 12/04/2024