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Laws Intended To Protect Firefighters Who Get Cancer Often Lack Teeth

Firefighters are often exposed to carcinogens in the course of their work. Laws in many states say if they get cancer, it should be presumed to be linked to their work. (Arisha Singh/EyeEm/Getty Images)
Firefighters are often exposed to carcinogens in the course of their work. Laws in many states say if they get cancer, it should be presumed to be linked to their work. (Arisha Singh/EyeEm/Getty Images)

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