New York A01868 authorizes the Department of Health to engage in or support research on the health effects of artificial night light.
New York A01868 amends the public health law to authorize the Department of Health to engage in or support research on the health effects of artificial night light. This includes investigating indicators that exposure to light at night may increase the risk of developing breast cancer by suppressing melatonin production. The research can be funded by non-state, public, and private sources. The act takes effect immediately.
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