Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

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What happened

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Science and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:01:06 UTC.

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Scientists make progress in mapping chemicals to six groups of common diseases

Exposure to hazardous chemicals can contribute to noncommunicable diseases and remains a key public health challenge. Most chemicals used in consumer products, including food packaging, lack sufficient data to determine whether they are safe.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org