Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Health Department assessing exposure to PCBs in Massachusetts neighborhood

June 14, 2008 - The interviews, which started June 4 and will run through at least June 21, will assess their level of exposure to PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), chemicals that are believed to cause cancer.

About 29 interviews have been completed, and an additional 35 have been scheduled, according to Suzanne Condon, director of the state's Bureau of Environmental Health.

People who have worked at New Bedford High School or Keith Middle School, or people who live in the neighborhood of the schools, are eligible to participate in the interviews, she said.

Current and former students at the schools may also participate, according to the Department of Public Health.

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