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A separate found about 60 per cent of children's clothing, fabrics used in pillows, bedding and furniture, sometimes even with green certification, were found to contain PFAs. Sammy Dallal / The National
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People can limit their exposure by using a water filter if you can. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Doctors advise washing fruits and vegetables before eating them. Photo: Unsplash
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Avoid canned and processed food if you can.
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Non-stick pans should be replaced with those with a ceramic coating. Fiskars
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People should avoid over-using microwave ovens.
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A separate found about 60 per cent of children's clothing, fabrics used in pillows, bedding and furniture, sometimes even with green certification, were found to contain PFAs. Sammy Dallal / The National
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People can limit their exposure by using a water filter if you can. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Doctors advise washing fruits and vegetables before eating them. Photo: Unsplash
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Avoid canned and processed food if you can.
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Non-stick pans should be replaced with those with a ceramic coating. Fiskars
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People should avoid over-using microwave ovens.
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A separate found about 60 per cent of children's clothing, fabrics used in pillows, bedding and furniture, sometimes even with green certification, were found to contain PFAs. Sammy Dallal / The National
'Forever chemicals' in household items linked to liver damage
People can limit exposure by replacing non-stick pans with ceramic-coated cookware and reducing microwave use
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12 May, 2022
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