Studies suggest links between fracking and health issues in Pennsylvania children

University of Pittsburgh research found associations between gas industry activity and asthma and lymphoma in children living closer to wells.
The studies did not establish causation, but add to existing evidence of potential health risks from fracking.
Parents and activists expressed concerns over the findings and urged officials to prioritize public health protections.
The research did not find links between fracking and some cancers, but had mixed results for birth outcomes.
The findings emerged under the administration of a governor aiming to improve public health in response.