Widespread “forever chemicals” in drinking water may be linked to increased cancer rates, according to new research analyzing nationwide data on cancer incidence and water contamination.
Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine have mapped out potential connections between cancer rates and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water across the United States, revealing patterns suggesting these persistent chemicals may be more dangerous than previously understood.
Forever Chemicals and Cancer Patterns
The recent study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology on Jan. 9, identified associations between PFAS in drinking water and increased cancer rates across various organ systems in the United States from 2016 to 2021….