Less pollution, better health
Air pollution, water contamination, and long-term environmental exposure can affect how people feel, breathe, and live — often in ways that are not immediately visible.
This page brings together health-related information connected to environmental conditions in southwestern Indiana, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and responsible use of data.
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Current focus areas may include:
asthma and respiratory health
cancer rates and long-term exposure concerns
geographic patterns identified through mapping and data analysis
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Health data can be complex and sensitive. SWICQL is committed to presenting information responsibly — providing context, acknowledging limitations, and avoiding conclusions that are not supported by evidence.
This page is intended to support understanding and dialogue, not to replace medical advice or clinical guidance.
Ongoing Health Research
Health-related work is ongoing. Check out our most recent update from our Community Report Back on SWICQL’s collaboration with IU Bloomington scientists Dr. Kate Eddens, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Dr. Annie Shattuck, Department of Geography Presented April 7th 2026 at Dale Lincoln Heritage Library.