Everything you need to know about PFAS "forever chemicals" | ABC NEWS

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Three leading experts on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, answer your questions about these "forever chemicals". Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-18/pfas-experts-answer-questions-on-forever-chemicals-live/105611156 00:00 Introduction 00:42 What are PFAS? 01:25 What are the health risks? 03:17 How do PFAS get into our bodies? 05:57 Haven't some PFAS been phased out? 08:56 Can we live without PFAS? What are PFAS and what are they used for? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) refers to a group of over 14,000 synthetic chemicals used in all sorts of industrial and domestic products since the 1950s. They're often used in firefighting foams, pesticides, building materials and electronics, as well as household products such as stain-resistant upholstery, waterproof clothing, cleaning products, cosmetics, food packaging and non-stick cookware. How do PFAS get into our bodies? According to the latest National Health Meas

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