47,000-liter PFAS-contaminated water leak at Yokota Air Base in Japan raises public health concerns.

Repeated chemical leaks from U.S. military bases in Japan, including a recent incident involving 47,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from Yokota Air Base, have raised public health concerns. Japan's food safety panel identified significant health risks from PFAS, such as reduced immunity and birthweight loss, while evidence linking it to cancer remains limited. The Tokyo government is urging national authorities to investigate and prevent future leaks, with similar issues reported in Okinawa and Osaka.

October 13, 2024
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