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“When we talk about the health effects of PFAS, we commonly think about any physical effects on the body.
For instance, does exposure to these long-lasting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals increase our risk of cancer, liver disease or pregnancy complications?
What’s less talked about is the psychological distress of living in a community affected by PFAS pollution – the uncertainty of whether your sickness is down to PFAS or something else, the stigma of living there, or the financial stress of watching property values drop, among other factors.
Later today, a Senate select committee is set to release its final report on the extent, regulation and management of PFAS in Australia.” …