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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.
Here’s what we know about the psychological impact of living with PFAS
pollution."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
