New light on the health of Vietnam veterans

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Environmental Research; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0013-9351(88)80036-7· OSTI ID:5078841

Gochfield, M ^[1]

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1. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ (USA)

This editorial describes the controversy between the Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration, and veterans exposed to the herbicide Agent Orange. Although Congress has mandated that epidemiologic studies of adverse health effects be performed in Vietnam veterans, the Centers for Disease Control has declined to perform the studies because of lack of documentation of exposure.This issue provides epidemiological studies which will redirect attention to the veterans, their health and their exposures.

• OSTI ID: 5078841
• Journal Information: Environmental Research; (USA), Journal Name: Environmental Research; (USA) Vol. 47:2; ISSN ENVRA; ISSN 0013-9351
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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