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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster
- The National Institutes of Health will commence a five-year, $10 million research project this fall to examine the health impacts resulting from the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident that occurred in the town of East Palestine, located in the state of Ohio.
- The derailment involved 38 railcars carrying hazardous chemicals including vinyl chloride, benzene residue, and butyl acrylate, which caused fires and toxic chemical burns days later.
- Under the direction of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and prompted by Vice President JD Vance, a new federal initiative will allocate $10 million to investigate chemical exposure dangers through health studies, ongoing monitoring, and engagement with affected populations.
- NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya highlighted that the program focuses on offering evidence-based information to those impacted, while Ohio Governor Mike DeWine described the funding as a means to help reassure the community.
- This effort represents the federal government’s initial comprehensive action to address the health issues faced by East Palestine and is part of wider strategies to protect public health and support communities affected by environmental crises.
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NIH to Study Long-Term Health Impact of 2023 Toxic Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
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