Is ATSDR going to assist people who have health problems associated with toxic substances at McAFB?
The actions that are underway and planned for the future by ATSDR and the Air Force are outlined in the Public Health Actions section of the public health assessment. The epidemiologic study planned by the ATSDR’s Division of Health Studies may identify additional studies or actions needed to mitigate or prevent potential adverse health effects. • What are the health risks of eating contaminated frog legs and crawfish from Magpie Creek? ATSDR will need to know the identities and concentrations of contaminants present in frog legs, crawfish, or any other food chain entity to evaluate the health risks associated with eating the food chain entity. ATSDR has recommended that additional samples be collected from Magpie Creek to determine if contaminants that have the potential to bioaccumulate are present. If such contaminants are found, ATSDR has recommended that food chain entities in Magpie Creek be sampled. • What are the health effects of air contamination, such as ash, off-base from t
