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Carcinogenicity of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

Shelia Zahm et al. Lancet Oncol. 2024 Jan.
No abstract available

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All Working Group members declare no competing interests.

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TF reports providing expert opinion for plaintiffs in cases of exposure to PFOA.

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DW reports receiving support for travel from the International Association of Firefighters. All other observers declare no competing interests.

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RW’s next of kin works for Rowenta, a brand owned by Group SEB. All other secretariat members declare no competing interests.

TF reports providing expert opinion for plaintiffs in cases of exposure to PFOA. RW’s next of kin works for Rowenta, a brand owned by Group SEB. All other authors declare no competing interests.

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