U.S. Gov Hires Kansas to Track Enviro Hazards

While many scientists suspect or believe environment plays a key role in chronic health issues, there is little comprehensive data from the general public to draw accurate correlations. But that is changing thanks to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program that has just added another state—Kansas—to its list of states that are tracking both environmental hazards and health problems.

Kansas has the unique opportunity to examine the relationship between illness and environment in a green community, Greensburg, Kansas.

The number of states involved in the CDC program is now 17, and New York City is the sole local health department that receives funding.

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