Cancer-causing chemical found in residents' blood near factory

Summarised from 8 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 01:49 · Archive

High levels of PFOA, a cancer-causing chemical, have been found in blood tests of residents living near a Lancashire factory.

Residents of Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire have been told they have high levels of PFOA, a 'forever chemical', in their blood. According to The Independent, almost 70 per cent of the 49 residents tested had increased levels of the substance. GB News reports that investigators believe the high levels of PFOA likely came from the nearby AGC Chemicals factory, which manufactured coating for frying pans until 2012. Residents have been told they could be at elevated risk of serious health conditions. The village has been under investigation by the Environment Agency for years following reports of PFOA contamination.

How it is being reported

• ‘High levels’ of cancer-causing chemicals found in residents' blood in UK vlllageThe village is at the centre of an Environment Agency investigation with around 70% of 49 tested locals falling into the "high-risk" category.Daily Express · 24 Sept, 21:44
• Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ found in blood of villagers living near factory'They don’t break down easily and will exist in the environment for generations.'Metro · 24 Sept, 16:34
• Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ found in blood of residents near UK factoryAlmost 70 per cent of the 49 Thornton-Cleveleys residents tested had increased levels of a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOAThe Independent · 24 Sept, 12:25
• Cancer-causing forever chemicals found in blood of British residents near major chemical factoryResidents living in a Lancashire village near a factory were horrified to discover "really high levels" of a cancer-causing forever chemical. The village of Thornton-Cleveleys has been under investigation for years by the Environment Agency following reports of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination. Investigators said high levels of PFOA likely came from the nearby AGC Chemicals factory, which manufactured coating for frying pans until 2012. Now, neighbours have been told they could be at elevated risk of serious health conditions from the substance. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say…GB News · 24 Sept, 12:17
• Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ found in blood of residents near UK factoryAlmost 70 per cent of the 49 Thornton-Cleveleys residents tested had increased levels of a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOAThe Independent · 24 Sept, 10:45
• Locals in Lancashire village living near factory told they could have cancer-causing chemical in bloodStunned residents have been told they have high levels of PFOA in their blood, a 'forever chemical' that can cause cancer, liver damage, and complications during pregnancyThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 10:14
• High levels of 'forever chemical' causing cancer found in blood of residents living near factoryDozens of residents living near a major chemical factory have discovered high levels of a cancer-causing "forever chemical" in their blood, according to lawyers.Sky News · 24 Sept, 08:48
• High levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory, blood tests findResidents of a Lancashire town say they have been warned the substance, PFOA, puts them at risk of serious illness.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 00:37
• Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factoryPeople living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.BBC News · 23 Sept, 22:01

In this story: Thornton-Cleveleys · Lancashire · AGC Chemicals · Environment Agency

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