Posted on 02.26.24
Rising cancer cases linked to North Carolina state building with detected PCBs
Source: https://www.ehn.org/, February 12, 2024
More than 50 individuals have reported cancer diagnoses after working in Poe Hall at NC State, where PCBs, known carcinogens, have been found.
Keely Arthur reports for WRAL.
In short:
- More than 50 people have contacted WRAL News about their cancer diagnoses, which they believe are linked to working in Poe Hall at NC State.
- PCBs, chemicals known to cause cancer, have been detected in Poe Hall.
- The situation raises concerns about the long-term health impacts of exposure to toxic substances in buildings. Read more.
