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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Persistent Organic Pollutants are compounds that do not break down easily, and stay in the environment.
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Dioxins
Health NZ monitors the health effects from dioxins, and ensures adequate health care is available to those affected by dioxin exposure.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are a serious environmental pollutant. While they are banned here, small amounts still turn up.
Per-fluoroalkyl substances and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are a large group of manufactured compounds. Some are persistent in the environment and in the human body.
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