Hidden Health Hazards

Disaster restoration workers frequently reported symptoms like rashes, sore throat, and red and watery eyes while working on disaster restoration sites. These symptoms have all been linked to mold, asbestos and lead exposure.

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Notes: All respondents, regardless of toxic exposure.

Chart: Zhaozhou Dai / The Center for Public Integrity • Byline: María Inés Zamudio, Janelle Retka, Jiahui Huang, Samantha McCabe and José Luis Castillo | Columbia Journalism Investigations | The Center for Public Integrity | La Esquina TXSource: 2023 Restoration Worker Questionnaire by CJI and Public IntegrityCreated with Datawrapper