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Soldiers Tested For Depleted Uranium Contamination

by Open-Publishing - Wednesday 14 April 2004
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NEW YORK — The Army says it will test soldiers
returning from Iraq who fear they might have been
contaminated by depleted uranium.

The action follows the health complaints of soldiers
in the 442nd Military Police Company.

Six members of the company fell ill after returning to
New York from Iraq. They had unexplained rashes,
headaches and blood in their urine, among other
symptoms.

Five tested positive for depleted uranium. The tests
were administered by a private physician when the Army
refused to test.

The military uses depleted uranium, which is far less
radioactive than natural uranium, in armor-piercing
weapons.(AP)

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  • Your comment "DU is far less radioactive than natural uranium" is just the kind of sentiment prolonging this intentionally suppressed topic. It is misleading to say the least.
    The risks of being INTERNALLY exposed by inhaled radioactive DU ’dust’ produces an enourmous difference in health consequences than external exposure models demonstrate.
    Guess which investigative science the Pentagon, DoD, NRC and those with vested interests CHOOSE to use to support a policy of use.
    Make no mistake in appreciating DU weapons = NUCLEAR WEAPONS and risks models are being used to favor a policy of use, not a policy based on current science.

    Peter Aronson
    Eureka, CA