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Tucson water contamination linked to lasting psychological trauma
Original: One in three Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma
One in three Tucson residents exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma, according to University of Arizona researchers. The finding suggests that decades after the contamination of the city's groundwater, affected communities continue to experience lasting mental health effects alongside known physical health concerns.
Why now: New University of Arizona research highlights the ongoing mental health toll of Tucson's historic water contamination, a concern for affected residents.
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- One in three Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma · University of Arizona News
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