HEALTHJun 12 · 07:30 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALCristina Johnson

Addressing toxic exposure in Ohio firefighters: The impact of the National Firefighter Registry

Ohio firefighters face elevated cancer risks due to toxic exposures during emergencies, with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer aiming to address this through data collection. The registry, launched in 2023, relies on firefighter participation to inform protective measures and policies.

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