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- A Mount Sinai study of 120 umbilical cord blood samples identified 42 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds, revealing fetuses have higher PFAS levels than understood.
- Higher PFAS levels are linked to cancer and low birth weight.
- The EPA has certified a blood test for 53 PFAS compounds, while the study found 31 additional compounds not included.
- Experts call for stronger regulatory measures to shield infants from harmful chemical exposure.
