A new study from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California reveals that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and various consumer products, significantly increases the risk of liver disease . The research, published in Liver International, found that adults exposed to PCE are three times more likely to develop significant liver fibrosis, a condition that can lead to liver cancer, liver failure, or death.

PCE is a colorless liquid used in dry cleaning, adhesives, spot cleaners, and stainless steel polish. People are mainly exposed to PCE through air and contaminated water. According to Keck Medicine, the study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and found that about 7% of t

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