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[quote=Anonymous]For those wondering what the heck PFAs are, they are linked to many adverse health outcomes.

The committee found sufficient evidence of an association for the following diseases and health outcomes:

decreased antibody response (in adults and children),
dyslipidemia (in adults and children),
decreased infant and fetal growth, and
increased risk of kidney cancer (in adults).
The committee found limited or suggestive evidence of an association for the following diseases and health outcomes:

increased risk of breast cancer (in adults),
liver enzyme alterations (in adults and children),
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Suggested Citation:"Summary." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26156.×

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increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension (gestational hypertension and preeclampsia),
increased risk of testicular cancer (in adults),
thyroid disease and dysfunction (in adults), and
increased risk of ulcerative colitis (in adults).

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/26156/chapter/2#7[/quote]

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