Last week, I wrote about proposed legislation by Republican legislators in Wisconsin to limit help to cleaning up PFAS* forever chemicals provided polluters are not held responsible. I wrote that I found this offensive. Per the following article in The Guardian called "Women exposed to 'forever chemicals' may risk shorter breastfeeding duration," it reveals a data verified problem. The subheading paints a more vivid example: "Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds."
Per the article, "Women exposed to toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' prior to pregnancy face an elevated risk of being unable to breastfeed early, new research finds.
The study tracked lactation durations for over 800 new moms in New Hampshire and found higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months. The findings are 'cause for concern' said Megan Romano, an epidemiologist at Dartmouth University and lead author."
We must educate people about the risks of PFAS. We musy hold companies accountable, especially when they hide exposure from the public. We citizens, employees and customers are owed the truth.
* Note: What are PFAS used for? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFASare a group of chemicals that have been used in manufacturing and added to consumer products since the 1950s. They allow grease and dirt to slide off carpets and textiles, protect industrial equipment from heat damage and corrosion, and help to smooth and condition the skin. They are also used in jet engines, medical devices, refrigeration systems, the construction industry and electrical devices.
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