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Rising rates of cancer in young people prompt hunt for environmental culprit (archive.is)

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[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I would expect heavy metal food contamination would be lower for younger generations. Detection methods are more sensitive and accurate, regulations are stricter, and leaded gasoline has been phased out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You'd think, but no, it's on the rise again!

[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 8 months ago

Interesting! (and concerning)

What are the new sources of pollution this time? Any references I could check out?