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In 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. As the largest, most comprehensive study of long-term health effects from an oil spill, the GuLF Study will collect health data on cleanup workers and track them for at least 5 years.
The Institute of Medicine held a workshop in June 2010, "Assessing the Human Health Effects of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill," and recommended that the United States government set up a study. [11] The Department of Health and Human Services agreed that month to set it up. [4]
Diaz warned that "chronic adverse health effects, including cancers, liver and kidney disease, mental health disorders, birth defects and developmental disorders should be anticipated among sensitive populations and those most heavily exposed". Diaz also believes neurological disorders should be expected. [249]
Corexit is banned in the United Kingdom due to concerns about possible adverse health effects on people using it. [54] Prior to the 2010 Gulf spill, the majority of studies performed on Corexit tested for effectiveness in dispersing oil, rather than for toxicity. [55]
Particulate exposure and increased risk of neurodegeneration [1]. Research indicates that living in areas of high pollution has serious long term health effects. Living in these areas during childhood and adolescence can lead to diminished mental capacity and an increased risk of brain damage.
Less-common side effects can include excess air or gas in your stomach, burping, heartburn, indigestion, fast heartbeat, low blood sugar, low energy and fatigue, or even gallstones, Dr. Comite says.
Benefits of Assisted Living for Wheelchair Users. Compared to independent living, assisted living can provide a wider breadth of support. These services provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere ...
The fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad was the crescendo of a remarkably bad year for the Iranian regime.. The Islamic Republic suffered major blows in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, diminishing the ...