WHY HAS BCHD FORSAKEN RESIDENTS BEING ASSAULTED BY METRO?

SEND THESE COMMENTS TO BCHD: tom.bakaly@bchd.org, Communications@bchd.org , noel.chun@bchd.org, vanessa.poster@bchd.org, jane.diehl@bchd.org, michelle.bholat@bchd.org, martha.koo@bchd.org

This project will damage generations to come as it forever alters their immune systems due to chronic stress. Blue Zones says so!

Was Blue Zones Just a Multi-Million Dollar PR Play for BCHD?

Beach Cities Health District has spent million$ on the Blue Zones project. And one of Blue Zones key findings is that chronic stress is the “silent killer”. In fact, Blue Zones is SO CONCERNED with stress, safety, and noise impacts on chronic stress that it OPPOSED widening a street in a business district because of the negative impacts on health and chronic stress. Surely the chronic stress from a train line that runs 24/7/365 at the edge of your home’s lot, shaking the ground and creating noise will be at least as stressful (much more stressful actually).

BCHD MUST WALK THE TALK AND OPPOSE METRO AND FILE FORMAL CEQA EIR COMMENTS BY MARCH 27, 2023 AGAINST THE PROJECT

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: How living near a railroad can harm your health:

From chronic stress to an increased risk of cancer, scientists say that constant exposure to trains takes a toll on the human body. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/health-risks-living-near-railroads-east-palestine-trains **

Sample References on Chronic Stress and Blue Zones

LESSONS FROM THE BLUE ZONES : “… widen its main street and raise the speed limit, which, Buettner [Blue Zones CEO] said, creates stress, danger, noise pollution, and air pollution” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK298903/

HOW STRESS MAKES US SICK: “…this stress can be chronic, due to a specific situation … exposure to stress in early life can alter the normal development … resulting in increased sensitivity to stress and lifelong health risks in offspring” https://www.bluezones.com/2019/05/how-stress-makes-us-sick-and-affects-immunity-inflammation-digestion/

STRESS IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE SILENT KILLER: “… causes many harmful, often overlooked effects … pain and strain … sleep habits … physical suffering … headache, upset stomach, or back pain … stress can reduce the ability of your immune system” https://www.bluezones.com/2012/03/maximize-health-and-longevity-using-these-stress-management-strategies/ **

CONTACT BCHD ASAP AND DEMAND THEY PROTECT DISTRICT RESIDENT HEALTH!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Construction and subsequent 24/7/365 operation is a NEW STRESSOR that must be avoided. Blue Zones is clear – STRESS IS THE SILENT KILLER.

This project will damage generations to come as it forever alters their immune systems due to chronic stress. Blue Zones says so!