PolicyFriday, September 18, 2026The Guardian
US veterans have greater levels of Pfas in their blood than civilians, new study finds
A new study reveals that US military veterans possess significantly higher levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in their blood compared to civilians, attributed to environmental contamination from firefighting foams used at military installations. This raises concerns about health impacts and highlights the need for policy initiatives aimed at reducing PFAS exposure among veterans and surrounding communities.
