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Agent Orange was a toxic, plant-killing chemical (herbicide) that the U.S. military used to clear foliage during the Vietnam conflict. Exposure to the herbicide causes Agent Orange effects, which include cancer, congenital (birth) disorders and life-threatening health complications. Contents Overview Possible Causes Care and Treatment When To ...
23 sty 2023 · Agent Orange was a toxic herbicide that the U.S. military used during the Vietnam War. The most harmful ingredient in Agent Orange is called 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo- p -dioxin (TCDD), or simply dioxin. Exposure to dioxins can cause numerous health problems and diseases, such as cancer.
29 lip 2023 · Objectives: Screen patients with potential dioxin exposure for long-term health effects and complications associated with Agent Orange toxicity. Implement appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment protocols tailored to the specific needs of patients exposed to Agent Orange.
1 lip 2022 · This paper examines the long-term health impact of Agent Orange, a toxic military herbicide containing dioxin that was used extensively during the U.S.-Vietnam war in the 1960–70s.
13 lut 2024 · A study by Brown University scientists reveals how Agent Orange, a herbicide used in Vietnam, affects the brain and increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. The research shows molecular and biochemical abnormalities in frontal lobe brain tissue of rats exposed to Agent Orange chemicals.
This is the home page of VA's Agent Orange website with links to information on Agent Orange exposure, related health effects, health care and other VA benefits.
15 lis 2018 · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) also asked the committee to specifically focus on three health outcomes: possible generational health effects that may be the result of herbicide exposure among male Vietnam veterans, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and glioblastoma multiforme.
