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Biology, 07.02.2021 20:10 gatorr2010

A dumping site in the small town of Love Canal, New York, was used for the disposal of industrial chemical wastes from 1970-1975. In 1980, the housing inspector noticed traces of toxic substances in the basement walls of the local schools and homes. The local hospital noticed that there were 25% higher numbers of birth defects during 1970-1980. The hospital then offered free genetic tests and found that 20% of the adult volunteers/residents of Love Canal contained genetic abnormalities. The exposure to those industrial chemical wastes must have been the cause the genetic abnormalities and higher birth defect incidence. Your Interpretation:

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