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The VET PFAS ACT supports medical and hospital services to U.S. veterans and their families in Florida
By Jonathan Sharp | Nov. 7In the 1970s, the Department of Defense endorsed the usage of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) as a fire suppressant without recognizing the toxic nature of its active ingredients known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Chronic exposure to these chemicals significantly increases the risk of cancer, reproductive issues, and liver damage, among other serious health effects. Military personnel and veterans have historically performed their duties without protection from PFAS exposure, prompting the introduction of the Veterans Exposed to Toxic (VET) PFAS Act in July 2023.
