IS cancer study: no increased risk
A little more than a month ago, we posted here about an ongoing cancer study in Guilford County's Information Systems department. Last week, according to a weekly note from County Manager David McNeill, it was reviewed a little more in depth by some outside agencies. From his note:
A team from NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), met with the Information Services (IS) staff regarding the Cancer Cluster Study conducted by the Health Department on November 12th. The team concluded that their review of the data and the employees’ surveys did not indicate an increase risk of developing cancer at their work site. Yesterday, the team conducted electromagnetic readings throughout the IS area to determine if a possible health hazard exists within this location.
The "yesterday" that he refers to was Thursday. So what are you hearing? Comment below, or, if you want, contact me directly by e-mail.
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