Monday, July 16, 2012

Study links chemical to Cape vision woes

Study links chemical to Cape vision woes
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120716/NEWS/207160316

"Cape Codders who were exposed during childhood to a chemical solvent in their drinking water have an increased likelihood of vision problems, according to Boston University researchers.

The study, which was published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, is the latest in a BU series that has explored links to birth defects, mental health problems and addictions among people exposed to tetrachloroethylene (PCE) through drinking water in eight Cape towns."

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