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Chronic illness climbs closer to a former nuclear site in California

A rise in chronic illness cases is being observed near the former Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear site in the hills northwest of Los Angeles.

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A rise in chronic illness cases is being observed near the former Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear site in the hills northwest of Los Angeles. Unlike most Superfund locations, which are typically surrounded by low‑income households, the surrounding community is comparatively affluent, with many residents earning above $50,000 a year. This contrast highlights that health impacts are appearing in a wealthier area than is common for such contaminated sites.

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