Texas, San Jacinto River and cancer rates

Elevated Cancer Rates Found Near Highly Toxic Texas Sites
Texans living around the San Jacinto River Waste pits, a toxic Superfund site, suffer from abnormally high rates of certain types of cancer, a study has found. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released its findings on an area of East Harris County in its "Assessment of the Occurrence of Cancer" earlier this month.
Cancer rates near San Jacinto River waste pits ‘significantly greater’ than Texas average
The Texas Department of State Health Services, at the request of the nonprofit Texas Health and Environmental Alliance, studied cancer rates in a 65-census-tract area in the floodplain surrounding the San Jacinto River,
New Texas study finds unusually high cancer rates in communities along San Jacinto River
Texas officials announced four unusual patterns of cancer covering a large swath of East Harris County in a new state assessment published this month. The study, led by the Department of State Health Services,
New study finds elevated cancer rates near toxic San Jacinto River waste pits
Texans living in a 250-square-mile area of Harris County that includes a hazardous Superfund site had abnormally high rates of certain types of cancer, according to a new assessment from the state’s health department.
New study shows large cancer cluster at San Jacinto waste pits
A community group that has been fighting to clean up the San Jacinto waste pits for a decade now has a new weapon: the latest state study showing a large cancer cluster.
Report finds cancer cluster in area upstream and downstream from San Jacinto River waste pit sites
A state study says a 250-square-mile area of east Harris County is a cancer cluster. Some residents believe it may be linked to decades-old hazardous waste.
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Elevated Cancer Rates Found Near Highly Toxic Texas Sites
Texans living around the San Jacinto River Waste pits, a toxic Superfund site, suffer from abnormally high rates of certain ...
Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident
The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.
Measles Exposure Warning Issued To Texas Residents
A warning has been issued for three Texas cities after someone with measles visited them while contagious. The Texas ...
Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas
Texas is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in decades, with 90 cases across 7 counties. Here’s what to know.
Texas Measles Outbreak: Cases Of Highly Contagious Virus Near 100
A measles outbreak in Texas’ South Plains neared 100 cases Friday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services ...
Why Texas measles outbreak may be ‘the tip of a bigger iceberg’
Texas' measles outbreak is now at 90 cases, the highest yearly case count since 1992. Experts say the number is likely to ...
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Cancer rates near San Jacinto River waste pits ‘significantly greater’ than Texas average
The Texas Department of State Health Services, at the request of the nonprofit Texas Health and Environmental Alliance, ...
Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases reported in South Plains region
An outbreak of measles has struck the South Plains region of Texas, with 90 cases reported since late January, according to ...
Texas measles outbreak nearly doubles in a week to 90 cases. See map of cases per county
A fast-growing measles outbreak in West Texas has nearly doubled in just one week, now totaling 90 cases across seven ...
Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where ...
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Measles warning issued for Texas State University as outbreak reaches San Marcos
Confirmed measles cases in Texas have reached at least 90, making this the worst measles outbreak in 30 years. Experts warn ...
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Texas State University on Alert as Measles Exposure Risks Health of San Marcos Campus
Texas State University warns of potential measles exposure on campus, urging vaccinations amidst 90 confirmed cases in Texas.