The chemical TCE and related chemicals like PCE have been used for a wide variety of purposes for many years, but evidence is mounting linking exposure to these chemicals with adverse health effects, including cancer and Parkinson's disease. I had a chance to speak with Dr. Sam Goldman about his recently published studies examining Parkinson's disease risk in veterans exposed to TCE at Camp Lejeune and also a cluster analysis investigating Parkinson's disease diagnoses in people who worked near a contaminated site. Listen to learn more!
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