Central China's Wuhan Launches Probe Into Reports of Alleged 'Cancer Village'
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Central China's Wuhan launches probe into reports of alleged 'cancer village'
Authorities in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, said Tuesday that a joint investigation team has been formed following media reports alleging that pollution from a sodium silicate factory may have harmed the health of local residents.
Newtalk News Since the reform and opening up, China has gradually become the world's factory thanks to its cheap labor force. However, the policy of pursuing economic development too aggressively has led to serious environmental problems, potentially impacting the rights of many ordinary citizens. Recently, news has surfaced that in a village of fewer than 600 people in Wuhan, Hubei Province, over the past decade, more than 60 residents have be…
In recent years, at least 62 villagers in a natural village with a registered population of only 585 in Xinzhou District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, have been diagnosed with cancer or leukemia, many of whom are young adults under the age of 50. At least 19 people have died. The incident has sparked strong suspicion among villagers about long-term pollution from a local chemical plant.
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