| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 682 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
"Seventh biennial update." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Evaluating the evidence -- Exposure to the herbicides used in Vietnam -- Information related to biologic plausibility -- Epidemiologic studies--new citations and background on repeatedly studied populations -- Cancer -- Reproductive effects and impacts on future generations -- Neurologic disorders -- Other health effects -- Conclusions and recommendations. |
| Summary |
"From 1962 to 1971, the U.S. military sprayed herbicides over Vietnam to strip the thick jungle canopy that could conceal opposition forces, to destroy crops that those forces might depend on, and to clear tall grasses and bushes from the perimeters of U.S. base camps and outlying fire-support bases. In response to concerns and continuing uncertainty about the long-term health effects of the sprayed herbicides on Vietnam veterans, Veterans and Agent Orange provides a comprehensive evaluation of scientific and medical information regarding the health effects of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides used in Vietnam. The 2008 report is the eighth volume in this series of biennial updates. It will be of interest to policy makers and physicians in the federal government, veterans and their families, veterans' organizations, researchers, and health professionals."--Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Vietnam War (1961-1975) |
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Agent Orange -- Health aspects.
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Agent Orange -- Health aspects. |
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Agent Orange. |
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Agent Orange -- Toxicology.
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Agent Orange -- Toxicology. |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Health risk assessment -- United States.
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Herbicides -- adverse effects. |
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Dioxins -- adverse effects. |
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Environmental Exposure. |
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Veterans. |
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Vietnam Conflict. |
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Vietnam. |
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United States. |
| Chronological Term |
1961-1975 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee to Review the Health Effects in Vietnam Veterans of Exposure to Herbicides. Veterans and Agent Orange. Washington D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2009 9780309138857 (OCoLC)431872196 |
| ISBN |
9780309138840 (electronic book) |
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0309138841 (electronic book) |
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9780309138857 (electronic book) |
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030913885X (electronic book) |
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0309138841 |
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9780309138840 |
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