Re: Iowans warned of post-flood health risks

[Guest guest]

This makes me so sad. How many children, parent, grandparents are going to

be experiencing cognitive difficulty from the biotoxins after the floods

subside, only to be misdiagnosed as stressed and then treated with mood

altering

drugs while their illnesses become worse and forever life changing.

Sharon K.

a message dated 6/22/2008 4:30:57 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

tigerpaw2c@... writes:

Iowans warned of post-flood health risks

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Experts warn Iowans affected by the recent flooding that they may be

in more danger from mold and contaminated water than they were when

rivers were surging.

Professors from the University of Iowa discussed the impact of the

disaster on physical and mental health at a news conference Friday,

the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported.

From a public health standpoint, we will be in a much more dangerous

place, Merchant, dean of the College of Public Health, said.

Wayne on, a professor of occupational and environmental

health, said that mold can continue to be a problem long after a

flood. He said that someone making a quick trip home to pick up a

few items is unlikely to be a risk, but those working in buildings

that have been flooded should wear respirators and clothing that

covers as much of their body as possible.

People with private wells were advised to have them tested.

Kathleen Staley of the University Counseling Service said that

depression may also hit in the period after a flood.

Also Friday, Gov. Chet Culver announced that more counties have been

approved for federal disaster relief, The Cedar Rapids Gazette

reported.

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[Guest guest]

State Farm has also used some of the University of Iowa doctors as expert

witnesses in mold cases!!!

Re: [] Iowans warned of post-flood health risks

This makes me so sad. How many children, parent, grandparents are going to

be experiencing cognitive difficulty from the biotoxins after the floods

subside, only to be misdiagnosed as stressed and then treated with mood altering

drugs while their illnesses become worse and forever life changing.

Sharon K.

a message dated 6/22/2008 4:30:57 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

tigerpaw2c (DOT) com writes:

Iowans warned of post-flood health risks

Moldova.org

_http://politicom. http://polithttp ://polhttp: //_

(http://politicom. moldova.org/ stiri/eng/ 128952/)

Experts warn Iowans affected by the recent flooding that they may be

in more danger from mold and contaminated water than they were when

rivers were surging.

Professors from the University of Iowa discussed the impact of the

disaster on physical and mental health at a news conference Friday,

the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported.

From a public health standpoint, we will be in a much more dangerous

place, Merchant, dean of the College of Public Health, said.

Wayne on, a professor of occupational and environmental

health, said that mold can continue to be a problem long after a

flood. He said that someone making a quick trip home to pick up a

few items is unlikely to be a risk, but those working in buildings

that have been flooded should wear respirators and clothing that

covers as much of their body as possible.

People with private wells were advised to have them tested.

Kathleen Staley of the University Counseling Service said that

depression may also hit in the period after a flood.

Also Friday, Gov. Chet Culver announced that more counties have been

approved for federal disaster relief, The Cedar Rapids Gazette

reported.

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