Photo de stock - Illustration picture shows people having a blood sample taken during a press moment in the context of the start of blood tests for PFAS among residents living near 3M in Zwijndrecht, at the Z+ center in Zwijdrecht, Monday 22 May 2023. The first residents living near the 3M factory have their blood taken to test for the presence of the chemical compound PFAS. It is the start of a lengthy and large-scale blood test in which all residents within a radius of 5 km around the factory can participate. The blood tests are carried out by Eurofins Belgium on behalf of the Department of Care and Health. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. Health concerns related to PFAS have resulted in numerous litigations BELGA PHOTO JONAS ROOSENS.

Photo de stock: Illustration picture shows people having a blood sample taken during a press moment in the context of the start of blood tests for PFAS among residents living.

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