| Description |
1 online resource (xxx, 806 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
"Eighth 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: compendium of new publications and background on multiple referenced populations -- Immune-system disorders -- Cancer -- Reproductive effects and impacts on future generations -- Neurologic disorders -- Cardiovascular and metabolic effects -- Other health effects -- Conclusions and recommendations. |
| Summary |
"Because of continuing uncertainty about the long-term health effects of the sprayed herbicides on Vietnam veterans, Congress passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991. The legislation directed the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to request the Institite of Medicine to perform a comprehensive evaluation of scientific and medical information regarding the health effects of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides used in Vietnam to be followed by biennial updates. The 2010 update recommends further research of links between Vietnam service and specific health outcomes, most importantly COPD, tonsil cancer, melanoma, brain cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and paternally transmitted effects to offspring."--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 Health. |
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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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| Added Author |
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on the Health of Select Populations.
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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, ©2012 9780309214483 (OCoLC)756597920 |
| ISBN |
9780309214476 (electronic book) |
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0309214475 (electronic book) |
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9780309214483 (electronic book) |
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0309214483 (electronic book) |
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1280123176 |
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9781280123177 |
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9780309214476 |
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0309214475 |
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