They’re not just in your nail polish. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals are everywhere—in our homes, clothing, the personal care products we use, and in our bodies. Postdoctoral researcher Amber Hall explains the dangers PFAS pose, especially to developing humans, and helps us learn how to avoid them. The burden of protecting our children’s health from toxic chemicals, she argues in the latest episode of Humans in Public Health, shouldn’t be borne by individuals. Regulation, Hall says, is needed to push through product-level change and protect the public’s health.Sound Effects in this episode from Freesound.org, courtesy of: TRPAtks_IngeosDeVernMentioned in this episode:Tell someone you know!And one last thing! If you enjoyed today’s episode, text a friend and let them know about the show.