“Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK”

Key points

• UKHSA launched its first study on PFAS levels in the population.
• Blood and urine samples will establish baseline levels of PFAS and other contaminants.
• Results are expected next year to inform health risk understanding.
• PFAS have been used since the 1940s and are persistent in the environment.
• Experts note low individual risk, but associations exist at population level.