| A | B |
|---|
| autoimmune disease | the body attacks its own cells |
| heart disease | a variety of diseases that affect the heart |
| diabetes | metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar |
| kidney disorder | congenital, affects the function of the kidneys |
| asthma | respiratory disorder affecting the lungs and bronchi |
| cancer | disease caused by the formation of mutated cells |
| superfund | an environmental program established to clean up uncontrolled hazardous waste sites |
| EPA | environmental protection agency |
| NPL | National Priorities List |
| HRS | the EPA's hazard ranking system |
| ATSDR | the agency for toxic substances and disease registry |
