The research indicates that children exposed to PFAS-laden firefighting foam earn less and graduate at lower rates than those who weren't exposed.
Children born near military sites with PFAS exposure earned about $1 billion less cumulatively, highlighting long-term economic consequences of environmental toxins.
Irene Jacz emphasized that the findings suggest a causal effect of PFAS on economic indicators, warranting further examination of these impacts on health and development.
The study underscores the importance of scrutinizing novel chemicals, noting that the persistent nature of PFAS compounds necessitates a deeper understanding of their effects.
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