⚠️ Kids Especially at Risk: 3 of 4 Athletes Test Positive for PFAS After Playing on Artificial Turf

The EPA writes that PFAS exposure risks are particularly concerning for young children, who are more susceptible due to their developing bodies + at risk for higher levels of exposure than adults.

The presence of PFAS is alarming due to their association with several serious health issues, including cancer, birth defects + developmental + immune deficiencies, among others.

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According to the EPA, PFAS exposure is particularly concerning for young children, who are more susceptible due to their developing bodies and at risk for higher levels of exposure than adults. PFAS, which continue to accumulate in the human body, pose long-term health risks.

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