Influencers effective at helping Black women avoid toxic chemicals in products
Research shows social media influencers can increase knowledge among Black women about endocrine disrupting chemicals in products that could harm their health.

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Research shows social media influencers can increase knowledge among Black women about endocrine disrupting chemicals in products that could harm their health.
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