| According to the Dept. of State Health Services, the hospital admission rate for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazoria County is significantly statistically higher than that for the State of Texas. |
Brazoria County, like nearby Brazos County, takes its name from the Brazos River, which flows
through it. Anglo-Texas began in Brazoria County when the first of Stephen F. Austin's
authorized 300 American settlers arrived at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1821. Many of the
events leading to the Texas Revolution developed in Brazoria County. In 1832, Brazoria was
organized as a separate municipal district by the Mexican government, and so became one of
Texas original counties at independence in 1836. Stephen F. Austin's original burial place was
located at a church cemetery (Gulf Prairie Presbyterian) in the town of Jones Creek, but was
more recently exhumed and brought to the state capital in Austin. Also, the town of West
Columbia served as the first capital of Texas, dating back to pre-revolutionary days.
Brazoria County resembles both rural and suburban life as it is part of the Greater Houston
area.
Brazoria County's land consists of 1386 square miles. Currently, there are over 12,000 cancer
survivors living here. That's almost 9 people per square mile. Every Brazorian's life has been
affected by this ruthless disease whether it's a family member, a loved one, a friend, a
co-worker or a neighbor.
Brazoria County was instrumental in the leading the Texas Revolution and gaining Texas'
independence. Likewise, the LIVESTRONG Army will be instrumental in leading the fight
against cancer beginning here within our own backyard of Brazoria County, Texas.
through it. Anglo-Texas began in Brazoria County when the first of Stephen F. Austin's
authorized 300 American settlers arrived at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1821. Many of the
events leading to the Texas Revolution developed in Brazoria County. In 1832, Brazoria was
organized as a separate municipal district by the Mexican government, and so became one of
Texas original counties at independence in 1836. Stephen F. Austin's original burial place was
located at a church cemetery (Gulf Prairie Presbyterian) in the town of Jones Creek, but was
more recently exhumed and brought to the state capital in Austin. Also, the town of West
Columbia served as the first capital of Texas, dating back to pre-revolutionary days.
Brazoria County resembles both rural and suburban life as it is part of the Greater Houston
area.
Brazoria County's land consists of 1386 square miles. Currently, there are over 12,000 cancer
survivors living here. That's almost 9 people per square mile. Every Brazorian's life has been
affected by this ruthless disease whether it's a family member, a loved one, a friend, a
co-worker or a neighbor.
Brazoria County was instrumental in the leading the Texas Revolution and gaining Texas'
independence. Likewise, the LIVESTRONG Army will be instrumental in leading the fight
against cancer beginning here within our own backyard of Brazoria County, Texas.
| The lifetime cancer risk from diesel soot in Brazoria County exceeds the risk of all other air toxics combined that are tracked by EPA. The average lifetime diesel soot cancer risk for a resident of Brazoria County is 1 in 3,164. This risk is 316 times greater than EPA's acceptable cancer level of 1 in a million. |
| Brazoria Co. Cancer Statistics 1. 12,000 Cancer Survivors are living in Brazoria County. 2. 1,200 more Brazorians will be diagnosed with cancer this year. 3. 465 of our residents will die. 4. 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop cancer during their lifetime. 5. Cancer doesn't discriminate by race, gender or age. |
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| Brazoria Co. Cancer Incidence Rates Statistically Significantly Higher than State Source: DSHS Texas Cancer Registry 1995-2003 Incidence File as of 12/23/2005 |
| Brazoria County Fast Facts, Compared to ALL U.S. Counties 1st—for the most releases of dioxins that can alter the growth and development of cells and lead to adverse effects on reproduction and development, suppression of the immune system, and cancer 4th—for the most air & water releases of carcinogens 11th—for the most air & water releases of reproductive toxicants 22nd—for the most air & water releases of brain-damaging neurotoxicants 29th—for the most air & water releases of developmental toxicants 74th—for the most air releases of respiratory toxicants |
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| LIVESTRONG Army Brazoria Co. Texas. Russ Amatt - Director |