Clyde cancer cluster

Clyde Cancer Cluster

The Clyde Cancer Cluster refers to a series of cancer cases that occurred in and around the city of Clyde, Ohio between 1996 and 2008. The term "cancer cluster" is used to describe a higher-than-expected number of cancer cases within a particular area or among a specific group of people over a certain period of time.

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Clyde, Ohio, the location of the Clyde Cancer Cluster

Background

The Clyde Cancer Cluster was first identified in 2006 when the Ohio Department of Health noticed an unusually high number of childhood cancer cases in the Clyde area. The cluster included a variety of cancer types, but the most common were leukemia and brain cancer. Over the course of the investigation, a total of 35 cases were identified.

Investigation

The investigation into the Clyde Cancer Cluster was carried out by several agencies, including the Ohio Department of Health, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The investigation focused on potential environmental causes, such as exposure to hazardous waste or contaminated water. However, no definitive cause was ever identified.

Impact

The Clyde Cancer Cluster had a significant impact on the local community. Many families were affected by the loss of a child, and the community as a whole experienced a sense of fear and uncertainty. The cluster also led to a number of lawsuits against local industries, although none of these resulted in a definitive link to the cancer cases.

See also

• Cancer cluster
• Epidemiology of cancer
• Environmental health