Psychological effects of a disastrous hydrogen fluoride spillage on the local community

ConclusionsThe present study found that the impact of event level and anxiety level increased with increasing hydrogen fluoride exposure. Anxiety levels persisted even after time passed. The risk of persistent physical symptoms at 7  months after the accident was higher in females, and it increased with increasing age, hydrogen fluoride exposure level, and impact of event levels.
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research