Is human health being affected downstream from the oil sands?
The health of those living in the oil sands region and the ecosystem are paramount to the Alberta government and every concern is treated with great importance. We rely heavily on scientific testing and environmental monitoring to ensure the safety of all residents living near oil sands development. Alberta Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Alberta Cancer Board, conducted a health assessment of the population in Fort Chipewyan. The results were presented in Fort Chipewyan on July 25, 2006 and showed there was no evidence of increased rates of Grave’s disease, arthritis, congenital anomalies, asthma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers in residents of Fort Chipewyan.
