For example, those who gave birth while living near a fracking site had children who are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia between the ages of 2 and 7 than those who were not exposed for older adults. A study found that living near fracking sites in Pennsylvania during its so called fracking boom between 2002 and 2015 were more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular disease than those in neighboring states where fracking was banned. What complicates our ability to regulate these hazardous chemicals is that only in retrospect can we assess the damage that's being done in the name of oil and gas production. (01:52–02:09)
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Asserts increased cardiovascular disease hospitalization near Pennsylvania fracking sites from 2002-2015.
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