Findings from the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) studies : Anniston, AL • April 1, 2008
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Findings from the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) studies : Anniston, AL • April 1, 2008

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  • Corporate Authors:
    United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
  • Description:
    Anniston Community Health Survey (ACHS)

    Most adults (79%) that participated in the survey have been told by a doctor that they have multiple health problems. High blood pressure (42%) and allergies (39%) were the most frequently self-reported health problems.

    Anniston residents participating in the survey have higher prevalence of diabetes (17%) compared with other Alabama residents (10%) and with others in the United States (7.5%).

    Anniston residents participating in the survey have higher prevalence of heart disease (15.5%) compared with other Alabama residents (5.7%) and with others in the United States (4.5%).

    Anniston residents participating in the survey have a higher prevalence of obesity (36%) when compared with other Alabama residents (30.5%) or with others in the U.S (25%).

    Most Anniston residents feel that PCB contamination in Anniston is severe.

    Many people said they have been exposed to PCB contamination and have suffered negative health effects from this exposure.

    Few people rated Anniston environmental health quality as very good or excellent.

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  • Content Notes:
    Anniston Community Health Survey (ACHS) -- Diabetes Study -- Findings from the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Studies -- PCB Exposure Assessment -- Anniston Neurocognitive Study (ANS).
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  • Name as Subject:
    Anniston Community Health Survey
  • Place as Subject:
    Anniston, AL
  • Pages in Document:
    2 unnumbered pages
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