Severe Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ During Pregnancy Could Lead to Childhood Asthma

Research from Lund University in Sweden indicates that severe exposure to "forever chemicals," specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood asthma. The study found a correlation between high levels of PFAS in drinking water and a higher incidence of childhood asthma in a specific community.