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Almost all of us have them in our body, they accumulate throughout our lives and they may be causing serious health conditions. They've been called 'forever chemicals', but what are they, where do they come from, and what can we do about them?

几乎我们所有人的体内都有它们，它们在我们的一生中不断积累，可能会导致严重的健康问题。 它们被称为“永远的化学物质”，但它们是什么，它们从哪里来，我们能对它们做些什么呢？

'Forever chemicals' take their name from the fact that they contain fluorine-carbon bonds, and because they last, if not forever, for a very long time. These chemical bonds are incredibly difficult to break down, which means that contaminants from these chemicals build up over time in our environment. As well as in our bodies, they've been found in the soil and in drinking water.

“永久化学品”之所以得名，是因为它们含有氟碳键，并且因为它们可以持续很长时间（即使不是永远）。 这些化学键极其难以分解，这意味着这些化学物质的污染物会随着时间的推移在我们的环境中积累。 除了我们的身体之外，它们还存在于土壤和饮用水中。

While some have now been banned, these chemicals have been used in a wide range of consumer products. They have a repellent effect on oil and water and so have been used for stain-proofing furniture and carpets. Forever chemicals have been used to make non-stick pans and grease-proof food packaging. You can find them in waterproof clothing and bicycle lubricants. Particular concern has been raised about their use in cosmetics and other personal care products. These products are often used near