Environmental investigations: pediatric cancer clusters.
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Overview
This resolution asks the President and Congress to direct federal agencies to conduct research into the causes of pediatric cancer clusters, specifically Ewing sarcoma, in South Orange County. It also urges the Governor to establish a partnership between California state agencies and local hospitals to share epidemiological data and research resources. Finally, the resolution requests federal grant funding for California institutions to investigate chemical exposure pathways in the affected area.
Key provisions
- Requests federal agencies (NIH, NCI, NIEHS) to prioritize research into Ewing sarcoma and other rare pediatric bone cancers.
- Asks the Governor to establish a scientific partnership between California state agencies and local hospitals.
- Urges federal agencies to make research grant funding available to California institutions for investigation.
- Focuses on investigating chemical exposure pathways and localized cluster dynamics in South Orange County.
- Directs agencies to enable joint access to epidemiological data.
- Specifically mentions the need for advanced toxicological modeling and interagency collaboration.
- Acknowledges a US Attorney’s Office petition for investigation into potential environmental contamination.
Who is affected
- Families in South Orange County (Ladera Ranch and surrounding municipalities)
- Children and adolescents diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
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