{"id":31881,"date":"2023-12-25T06:04:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T06:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=31881"},"modified":"2024-01-18T23:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:34:52","slug":"kidney-cancer-due-to-afff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/kidney-cancer-due-to-afff\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Cancer Due to AFFF"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kidney cancer, a serious malignancy affecting renal tissue, has been increasingly associated with exposure to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are components of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in firefighting. Studies indicate that the unique chemical properties of PFAS, which include resistance to heat and water, also render them environmentally persistent and bioaccumulative.<\/p>\n

Consequently, individuals with occupational exposure to AFFF, such as firefighters and military personnel, are at a heightened risk of developing kidney cancer. This association has prompted a reevaluation of the health risks posed by PFAS exposure and has instigated discussions concerning the need for stringent regulatory measures to protect susceptible groups from the carcinogenic effects of these chemicals.<\/p>\n

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