A former health educator at St. Johnsbury School is trying to draw attention to possible health risks associated with mask-wearing.
Amy Hornblas, who spent a decade teaching students about making healthy choices, is conducting the Vermont Mask Survey to evaluate potential health hazards among people required to wear masks. She refers to her mission as a âcitizen scientist project.â
The survey asks respondents to note how often they wear masks and whether they experience any complications, such as headaches, difficulty breathing, skin irritation, difficulty communicating, or physical, mental, or emotional discomfort. It can be found online at vtmasksurvey.com.
Results from an initial group of respondents are available in a fall report, which can be found on the website.