Oil spill-related health visits grow

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http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100926/NEWS/100929714/1007/NEWS02?Title=Oil-spill-related-health-visits-grow

Health Effects

In Alabama, at least 268 people complaining of oil-related symptoms have gone to doctors since May 14. Of those patients:
57 were exposed via inhalation
39 were exposed by contact
five were exposed through ingestions
nine reported multiple exposures
158 were exposed indirectly

Oil spill-related health visits grow
Experts begin crafting study of spill’s health effects

The Associated Press

Published: Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.


MOBILE | The number of Alabama residents reporting suspected oil-related health effects from the Gulf of Mexico is growing as experts begin to lay out plans for studying the health effects on cleanup workers and others exposed to the oil.

Alabama Department of Public Health authorities say at least 268 people have gone to local emergency rooms, clinics and urgent care centers since May 14.

Fifty-seven of the patients complaining of oil-caused symptoms were exposed via inhalation, 39 by contact, five through ingestion, nine patients reported multiple exposures, and 158 were exposed indirectly.

Indirect exposures include heat exhaustion during cleanup efforts or mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression.

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1. I believe it. KnR

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2. Recommend

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4. I'm surprised the spanish BP shill hasn't been in here yet.

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5. Health problems now reported in 4 states

Apparently, Gulf coastal communities are getting sick!

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6. "Experts begin crafting study of spill’s health effects"

I hope no resourses are spared in this study!