VietNamNet Bridge - In a village with only 350 households and 1,400 inhabitants, the number of people dying of cancer has exceeded 100. Many others have been diagnosed with cancer.

Lung Vi Hamlet of Dong Phuong Commune in Chuong My District in Hanoi has been marked with a red sign on the “cancer village” map drawn by government agencies. However, no action has been taken, while more and more residents have died of cancer.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents who live in a village with many cancer cases complained at a workshop held in Hanoi on November 27 that their living environment was unsafe due to serious pollution.

Locals in Lien Tien and Dong Son hamlets of Mai Phu commune in Ha Tinh Province are not worried about hunger, poverty or harsh weather, but the numerous cancer-related deaths in their sleepy villages.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Officials have admitted that water pollution in Vietnam has gotten out of its control, creating serious repercussions for both individuals and communities.

Local people in Giap Lai commune of Phu Tho province sighed with relief when they saw the pyrite mine closing down. However, the fear about diseases still has been following them everywhere.