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17 cze 2021 · The following case presentation involves a Vietnam War veteran aged 70 years who was exposed to Agent Orange and developed 3 primary cancers, including cutaneous large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), high-grade urothelial carcinoma, and anal carcinoma in situ.
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.
Agent Orange was a mixture of plant-killing chemicals (herbicides) used by the United States military during the Vietnam War as a defoliant to remove tree cover, destroy crops, and clear vegetation around US bases.
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.
29 mar 2016 · However, two recent cohort studies of Vietnam War veterans (a majority of them males) from New Zealand and Korea reported on cancer incidence and mortality for cancers of the oral cavity, nasal cavity, and pharynx.
29 lip 2023 · The toxicity associated with Agent Orange arises from both acute exposure and long-term effects of these chemicals. The primary populations affected are United States service members who participated in Operation Ranch Hand and residents in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
1 lip 2022 · Table 4 discusses the disease-specific effect of Agent Orange exposure. Of all the diseases that are linked to AO, the Vietnam National Health Survey (2001–2002) provides data on three indicators, including blood pressure disease (Panel A), mobility disability (Panel B), and cancer (Panel C).
