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Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK

Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
BBC UK Tuesday 03 November 2026, 07:19 UTC 1 min read
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The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.

The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.
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