Cluster Busters is a mystery game in which students research disease clusters that might be induced by environmental toxicants. The game introduces the concepts of epidemiology, risk assessment, and toxicology. The process of investigation encourages logical thinking and problem solving and enhances student familiarity with research techniques and statistics.
To play the game click on the state, on the map below, that is the location of the cluster you want to investigate.
In your investigation of a cancer cluster you will need to complete the
following steps. This web site will help you with the ones marked
with a 
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| Introduction
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General Directions for Conducting Cluster Busters Games | State Health Department Response Protocol for Reporting on Disease Clusters | Student Materials - The Case of Ms. Ima Well (Florida) | Student Materials - The Case of Dr. Wanda B. Better (Ohio) |
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Stefani Hines, Director: 520-626-3692
Marti Lindsey, Asst. Specialist: 520-626-7659
520-626-4468(FAX)
mailing address:
Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Room 244
PO Box 210207, Tucson, AZ, USA 85721-0207
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