Are metal levels affecting peoples health?
Based on the current understanding of soil metal levels in Sudbury and human health risk assessments conducted in other Ontario communities, both the MOE and the Sudbury & District Medical Officer of Health believe there is no expected immediate health concern from short-term exposure to soils. The comprehensive human health risk assessment, which the study partners agree is a responsible course of action, will provide more information on the potential health risks of long-term exposure to metals in soils.
