Migraines, Fatigue, And Chronic Nasal Problems Associated With Fracking, Study Finds

Hydraulic fracturing has over the past few years been associated with ground water pollution, spills, and earthquakes in various states. Now, a study led by John Hopkins University researchers found that fracking in Pennsylvania may be associated with migraines, fatigue, and sinusitis.

The study, published Thursday, adds to a growing body of scientific work that on regular basis links the controversial extraction process with adverse effects on the environment and people. It also stands out as previous studies on the health effects of fracking have suffered from small sample sizes, and difficulties on how to assess exposure. To date, only two epidemiological studies, each covering less than 500 participants, have been published, according to the study published in Environmental Health Perspectives....
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