How are ATSDR’s studies going to help people who have already been diagnosed with a health problem?
Only a few studies have examined the link between birth defects, cancers, and non-cancer diseases and exposures to volatile organic compounds in drinking water. These studies will evaluate the possibility of a link between the drinking water contaminants found at Camp Lejeune and specific health problems. People who were potentially harmed by the contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune will receive no direct benefit from the survey. However, information gained during the survey will help advance research on this topic. It could also help people in the future by improving drinking water standards and the quality of our drinking water.
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