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Agent Orange and dioxin are especially harmful to human health. Recent laboratory tests of human tissue samples (blood, fat tissue, and breast milk) taken from exposed veterans and people living in sprayed areas revealed levels of dioxin higher tham levels found in people living in non-sprayed areas of Vietnam as well as people living in industrialised countries.
Since 1990, the Agent Orange Victims Fund has been testing dioxin in pooled blood samples from different areas in order to map out the average dioxin levels throughout the country. Blood samples collected from those in northern Vietnam have the lowest dioxin levels (2-3 ppt) and almost all the samples collected from people in southern Vietnam, where the chemicals were sprayed showed a much higher dioxin level.
Most noteworthy are the levels of dioxin in breast milk. The high level of dioxin in nursing mothers shows how contamination spreads and bio-acumulates from mothers to their children.
Epidemiological studies have shown an elevated rate of diseases and disorders in people exposed to dioxin. These include high rates of cancers, abnormalities during pregnancies, neurological and metabolic disorders, and especially birth defects.
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What were the long term affects on soilders exposed the agent orange?
Contact the VA website on that one; probably still being researched.
Is agent orange considered a persistent pesticide?
Yes, Agent Orange is considered a persistent pesticide. It contains dioxins, particularly TCDD, which can remain in the environment for many years, leading to long-term ecological and health effects. Its persistence in soil and water contributes to its classification as a persistent organic pollutant. The long-lasting nature of Agent Orange has raised significant concerns regarding its impact on human health and the environment.
Is agent orange hereditary?
I believe it can, my father fell into a puddle of "agent orange" when he was in the war, and all of his kids, and myself have many health problems, the list is very long and will take half of the day just to list everything wrong with us. I wish their was some way to have justice for what has happened to our family because of it, and for the other family's going through it!
Did the lirr spray agent orange and when?
Yes, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used Agent Orange as a herbicide for vegetation control along its tracks during the 1970s. This practice was part of a broader application of the chemical by various entities in the United States during that time. Concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with exposure to Agent Orange, particularly for workers and nearby communities. However, the specific details and extent of its use by the LIRR may vary and are subject to further investigation.
Was chu lai sprayed with agent orange in 1969 and 1970?
Yes, Chu Lai, a coastal area in Vietnam, was subjected to the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, particularly from 1969 to 1970. This herbicide was used to clear vegetation and deny cover to enemy forces. The spraying has had long-lasting effects on the environment and the health of those exposed, including U.S. soldiers and local populations.
What were the long term affects on soilders exposed the agent orange?
Contact the VA website on that one; probably still being researched.
Was agent orange used for the long island railroad?
yes
What were the long term affects to the soilders to orange agent?
The long term effects were not only on the soldiers but their children as well! And I'm living proof. Many of the soldiers suffered from post traumatic stress and other conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma, non Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia,prostate cancer, spinal bifida and MANY more diseases! My dad was exposed to it and as a result all my siblings and I have birth defects. I hope this answers your question.AnswerThe four year, $43 million study was canceled, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, because it could not accurately determine which veterans were exposed to the herbicide used to destroy vegetation in Viet
What are the possible effects of Asian orange on soldiers and their children?
Naturally (as with all chemicals) there is a long list of problems associated with "Agent Orange"; but cancer and diabetes seems to top the list. There is a website covering this subject, that has a more detailed list for you; see: Agent Orange
Is agent orange considered a persistent pesticide?
Yes, Agent Orange is considered a persistent pesticide. It contains dioxins, particularly TCDD, which can remain in the environment for many years, leading to long-term ecological and health effects. Its persistence in soil and water contributes to its classification as a persistent organic pollutant. The long-lasting nature of Agent Orange has raised significant concerns regarding its impact on human health and the environment.
What year or years was agent orange sprayed in pleiku in Vietnam?
Agent Orange was sprayed in Pleiku, Vietnam, primarily between 1965 and 1969 during the Vietnam War. This herbicide was used as part of a broader strategy to defoliate forests and eliminate cover for enemy forces. The use of Agent Orange had long-lasting environmental and health impacts on both the Vietnamese population and U.S. veterans.
Is agent orange hereditary?
I believe it can, my father fell into a puddle of "agent orange" when he was in the war, and all of his kids, and myself have many health problems, the list is very long and will take half of the day just to list everything wrong with us. I wish their was some way to have justice for what has happened to our family because of it, and for the other family's going through it!
When was agent orange used in Anderson Air Force Guam?
Agent Orange was used at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam during the Vietnam War era, primarily between 1969 and 1971. It was part of the U.S. military's herbicide operations aimed at controlling vegetation and improving visibility around bases. The use of Agent Orange in Guam has raised concerns about long-term health effects for military personnel and local residents.
How long does is take for a orange to germinate?
how long does a orange to rot in the winter
Did the lirr spray agent orange and when?
Yes, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used Agent Orange as a herbicide for vegetation control along its tracks during the 1970s. This practice was part of a broader application of the chemical by various entities in the United States during that time. Concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with exposure to Agent Orange, particularly for workers and nearby communities. However, the specific details and extent of its use by the LIRR may vary and are subject to further investigation.
A female with a paternal set of one orange and one long gene chromosomes and a maternal set comprised of one blue and one short gene chromosome is expected to produce what types of e?
The offspring are expected to produce both combination of long orange chromosomes from the father and short blue chromosomes from the mother. The possible combinations in the offspring could include long orange/short blue, long orange/short orange, long blue/short orange, or long blue/short blue.
Was chu lai sprayed with agent orange in 1969 and 1970?
Yes, Chu Lai, a coastal area in Vietnam, was subjected to the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, particularly from 1969 to 1970. This herbicide was used to clear vegetation and deny cover to enemy forces. The spraying has had long-lasting effects on the environment and the health of those exposed, including U.S. soldiers and local populations.
