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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Men in their 50s and 60s suffer faster aging because of forever chemicals

Exposure to pervasive and toxic forever chemicals called “PFAS” appears to be aging men in their 50s and early 60s faster than other male age groups, according to a new analysis.

Data from more than 300 Americans revealed a link between exposure to PFAS - more than 14,000 chemicals that have been produced in the U.S. since the 1950s - and accelerated epigenetic aging in men between the ages of 50 and 65 years old.

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