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Are tear gas agents dangerous to health? What the science says

Le Monde23 October 2026, 22:34 UTC

Tear gas agents cause temporary irritation but can also lead to serious complications. Thousands of testimonies have raised concerns about possible gynecological effects, which are still little-studied by science.

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