The studyevaluated the stresa-related psychological effects associated with living on contaminated ground. 215 residents of the contaminated area were compared with the equivalent sample of 200 people. Results are based on a standardised interview investigating psycho-somatic symptoms and life satisfaction, In addition the residents of the contaminated area were asked to
report experienced threat, cognitive control, and coping strategies The findings show that the residents reported significantly more psychosomatic symptoms and less life satisfaction than the control group.