Massive study tracks 32,000 oil spill cleanup workers for hidden health risks

This study follows over 32,000 people who helped clean up the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers want to see if exposure to crude oil and chemical dispersants leads to long-term health problems like heart disease, cancer, or lung issues. Participants provide blood, urine, and other samples and are interviewed every two years. The goal is to understand the health consequences of oil spills and guide future disaster response.