Health Consequences Of Fracking Still Unclear.

reports on the lack of scientific research into the health effects of hydraulic fracturing. The attempt to discover the potential negative health effects of fracking has been inhibited by the fact that people leasing land for fracking are often required to sign confidentiality agreements preventing them from discussing ill health effects. The article notes the difficulty of eliminating other potential sources of health difficulties including lifestyle choices, coal mining and the use of chemicals. http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/03/us-health-fracking-epidemiology-idUSKCN0R328Q20150903