ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Department of Public Health issued a "public health alert" on Thursday to raise awareness about Coldwater Creek, radiation exposure and potential compensation for affected residents.

Federal legislation approving the Radiation Compensation Exposure Act (RECA) took effect in July, allowing Missouri residents who developed cancers or other radiation-linked illnesses in contaminated areas to apply for potential compensation.

County public health officials say radiation exposure may increase the risk of certain cancers, particularly for those who lived, worked, or spent time in certain ZIP codes throughout north St. Louis County.

According to the public health alert, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Saint Louis County, and the Misso

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