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Study Aims & Hypotheses

Aim 1: Evaluate relationship between canine proximity to the train derailment and increases in chemical exposures in combustion products. Hypothesis 1: Canines who live more proximal to the train derailment have higher levels of the TD-CP.

Aim 2: Evaluate the relationship between canine proximity to the train derailment and occurrence of cancer. Hypothesis 2: Canines who live more proximal to the train derailment will have higher rates of cancer.

Exploratory: Survey additional rates and risk of health/disease (ie respiratory, integumentary, reproductive, and/or endocrine disease) outcomes