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Understanding the Forever Chemicals Found in Menstrual Products
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PFAS are a class of about 15,000 chemicals known as “forever chemicals” (because they don’t naturally break down). Exposure to these harmful chemicals — which are often found in clothing and textiles, cosmetics, food packaging, and even menstrual products — has been linked to a range of critical health problems.
While cleaning up environmental PFAS pollution has been a priority of the Biden administration, there has not been a significant federal strategy to regulate the chemicals’ use in consumer goods. Meanwhile, the body of research about the chemicals used in menstrual hygiene products — and the impact they have on reproductive health — remains limited.
On this episode of Terra Verde, host Fiona McLeod is joined by Alexa Friedman, PhD, and Kaley Beins, MPH, to discuss the health impacts of toxic chemicals found in menstrual products, and the need for increased awareness and regulation of PFAS and other harmful substances in consumer goods.
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The post Understanding the Forever Chemicals Found in Menstrual Products appeared first on KPFA.
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Manage episode 432119354 series 1217112
PFAS are a class of about 15,000 chemicals known as “forever chemicals” (because they don’t naturally break down). Exposure to these harmful chemicals — which are often found in clothing and textiles, cosmetics, food packaging, and even menstrual products — has been linked to a range of critical health problems.
While cleaning up environmental PFAS pollution has been a priority of the Biden administration, there has not been a significant federal strategy to regulate the chemicals’ use in consumer goods. Meanwhile, the body of research about the chemicals used in menstrual hygiene products — and the impact they have on reproductive health — remains limited.
On this episode of Terra Verde, host Fiona McLeod is joined by Alexa Friedman, PhD, and Kaley Beins, MPH, to discuss the health impacts of toxic chemicals found in menstrual products, and the need for increased awareness and regulation of PFAS and other harmful substances in consumer goods.
Learn more:
The post Understanding the Forever Chemicals Found in Menstrual Products appeared first on KPFA.
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