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
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 06, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085105
Entities
Organizations
- National Research Council