Review of U.S. Air Force Protocol: Epidemiological Investigation of Health Effects in Air Force Personnel Following Exposure to Herbicide Orange

Abstract

The stated purpose of the proposed Air Force study is to determine whether long-term health effects exist and can be attributed to occupational exposure to Herbicide Orange. To accomplish this, the investigators developed three independent study goals: (1) Health goals - to identify veteran or active duty Air Force personnel who manifest adverse health effects attributable to herbicide exposure or who are at risk of developing future adverse health effects, (2) Political goals - to satisfy the social concern for proper investigation voiced by lay and scientific communities. (3) Legal goals - to clarify the question of compensation awards to the va VA (Veterans Administration) claimants. The Air Force proposes a complex study design consisting of

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085105

Entities

Organizations

  • National Research Council

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Chemistry
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Physical Examination (Medicine)
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Public Health
  • Surveys
  • Toxicology

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Systems Analysis and Design