Newsmakers, July 28, 2011

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A new survey in the La Crosse area is aimed at measuring a person’s health more similarly to how doctors asses one’s health to get an idea of how healthy Wisconsinites are. UW-La Crosse researchers are investigating Lead contamination in the La Crosse River Marsh.

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    There is a new survey underway in the La Crosse area that measures a person’s health in ways similar to how a doctor ultimately assesses one’s health; it’s an approach that aims to capture a unique picture of the health of Wisconsin’s residents.

  • Lead Contamination In La Crosse River Marsh

    Researchers from UW-La Crosse are studying evidence that raises questions about lead contamination in the La Crosse River Marsh — what caused it and how it might impact plant and animal life.