Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ Levels Higher in Younger Vets than General Population

Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population

From 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.

Younger veterans more likely to have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals,’ study finds

PFAS exposure has been associated with health problems including kidney and testicular cancers, as well as ulcerative colitis.

Young Veterans Had Higher Forever Chemical Levels Than Civilians, but VA Medical Centers Do Not Offer PFAS Tests

Veterans ages 20 to 39 had PFAS levels 13% to 24% higher than civilian peers, a Brown study found, yet VA medical centers do not offer PFAS blood tests.

Young military veterans have higher 'forever chemical' levels than non-veterans

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals because of their long-lasting presence in humans and the environment, are commonly found in consumer and industrial products. When Brown University researchers examined PFAS levels in the blood serum of U.S. military veterans, they found that younger veterans had higher PFAS concentrations and a higher prevalence of elevated PFAS levels compared with civilians of similar …

Study: Young military veterans have higher ‘forever chemical’ levels than non-veterans

A study led by Brown University researchers provides evidence that younger military veterans should consider getting screened for elevated PFAS levels and related health conditions.