Pitt looking for participants in long-term health studies of East Palestine train derailment
The University of Pittsburgh is looking to perform two long-term health studies focusing on East Palestine residents after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in 2023.
The first study focuses on the immediate and long-term impacts on the health of East Palestine residents following the derailment.
This study aims to engage with the community to address these environmental and health concerns and gain an understanding of the mental and physical impacts made from this accident.
Blood samples will be collected from participants along with a study of vitals to see what health effects they might be afflicted with from the incident.
Study two will be determining the health risks posed by the chemicals released in the train derailment.
Samples will be gathered from the surrounding soil and water to see how much of these chemicals still permeate the area.
A main objective of this study is to evaluate how long-term exposure to these chemicals can pose a risk to East Palestine Residents who live among them.
Residents of East Palestine who might be interested in participating in the first study can fill out the survey linked here.
