Why Did CDC Update Its Page On Vinyl Chloride Days Before Ohio Train Derailment

The vinyl chloride page on the CDC website has also recently undergone changes some days Before Ohio Train Derailment. An older version shows a FAQ page that was longer and more in-depth prior to the revisions.

In East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, a train operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad derailed, releasing poisonous vapors into the atmosphere and water systems. Soon after, authorities ordered an emergency evacuation, although residents have since returned. Despite reports of wildlife deaths in the impacted area, the disaster has been downplayed by the media, and the Environmental Protection Agency has ruled the water "safe to drink."

At this point, it appears that even the CDC is downplaying the impact of the crash's toxins, including vinyl chloride, a gas used to create the material polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl chloride is a known carcinogen that has been linked to a variety of cancers, including lung, liver, brain, lymphoma, and leukemia, according to the Natio...

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