NH residents with high seafood diet possible risk of PFAS exposure

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A newly released study by Dartmouth College has found that Granite Staters who have a high seafood diet may face an increased risk of PFAS exposure.The chemical has been linked to serious illnesses, including several cancers. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<Researchers warn PFAS levels in locally sold shrimp and lobster can be high enough to present an exposure risk for people who frequently eat them.Based on the findings, researchers said there needs to be public health guidelines to set PFAS limits on seafood.

A newly released study by Dartmouth College has found that Granite Staters who have a high seafood diet may face an increased risk of PFAS exposure.

The chemical has been linked to serious illnesses, including several cancers.

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Researchers warn PFAS levels in locally sold shrimp and lobster can be high enough to present an exposure risk for people who frequently eat them.

Based on the findings, researchers said there needs to be public health guidelines to set PFAS limits on seafood.

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