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Indiana launches effort to study link between firefighter cancer rates and protective gear (www.wfyi.org)

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Indiana launches effort to study link between firefighter cancer rates and protective gear

The very same gear that protects firefighters from harm also endangers their health. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in jackets and other layers of protective equipment for first responders.

Exposure to PFAS has been linked to several types of cancer and other health issues. Cancer is the leading cause of occupational death for firefighters. Compared to the general population in the U.S., they have a 9 percent higher chance of having cancer and 14 percent higher chance of dying from it.

Now a new state testing program aims to improve the understanding of the link between PFAS and cancer rates amongst firefighters.

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