Lancashire town in fear over 'forever chemicals' discovery
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Dozens of people living near a major factory in Lancashire have discovered of high levels of a cancer-causing chemical in their blood. Residents in Thornton-Cleveleys have been told they could be at elevated risk of serious health conditions as a result of the substances discovered. It’s alleged that high levels of the forever chemical, known as PFOA, likely came from an industrial site, currently operated by AGC Chemicals. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/high-levels-of-forever-chemical-causing-cancer-found-in-blood-of-residents-living-near-factory-13591294 #foreverchemical #cancer #health #uk #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https:/
Tags: FOREVER CHEMICAL, CANCER, HEALTH, LANCASHIRE, FACTORY, UK, BLOOD, THORNTON CLEVELEYS, HEALTH CONDITIONS, SKY NEWS
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