Editing Central Valley (California) (section)

===Health===
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The valley gives its name to [[Coccidioidomycosis|Valley fever]], which is primarily a disease of the lungs that is common in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is caused by the [[fungus]] ''[[Coccidioides immitis]]'', which grows in soils in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures, and moderate winter temperatures. These fungal spores become airborne when the soil is disturbed by winds, construction, or farming. This illness frequently takes weeks or months to resolve. Occasionally Valley Fever is life-threatening or even fatal. 

Due to the agricultural industry's significant presence in the Valley, [[pesticide drift]] and leaching have become concerns. Residents risk contamination when living in proximity to application sites.