Agent orange on trial mass toxic disasters in the courts by peter h. Agent orange was a tactical herbicide used by the u. By maynard kaderlik, chair at the 2017 convention the committee went over the fourteen resolutions on the books and made basic word changes. Agent orange called dioxinwhich is a byproduct of the manufacture of 2,4,5t and is toxic even in minute quantities. Agent orange was a herbicide mixture used by the u. A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue. Dioxin is the name given to a class of highly toxic substances found in agent orange and some of the other agent herbicides. What we may learn about agent orange and veterans health. Dioxins national institute of environmental health sciences. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
More insidious, however, yet less wellknown to the general public, was the chemical war waged from 1961 to 1971against south vietnam. A good source of more homework is the new book dioxin, agent orange by michael gough, an expert in technological risk assessment. Interesting historical facts about peripheral neuropathy and agent orange as was reported by the neuropathy support network prior to the 2012 change in va law. Dioxins refers to a group of toxic chemical compounds that share certain chemical structures. Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases. Postvietnam dioxin exposure in agent orangecontaminated c. Laos and cambodia were also sprayed to lesser extents. My article, reexamining the effects of agent orange, published in the february 1999 issue of vietnam, was intended to help sort out the facts from the fiction inside the agent orange controversy. Agent orange was the most common herbicide used, and the source of its name was due to the orange identification strips used for the drums it was. An orange for frankie by patricia polacco, hardcover barnes. The dioxin contaminant however continues to have harmful impact today. Walsh, who is temples attorney, said his client won his va claim for glioblastoma because the science is overwhelming that the dioxin found in agent orange is the trigger at the molecular level. Hundreds of thousands of american veterans of the vietnam war have died, or are still suffering because of exposure to dioxin, the deadly toxin in agent orange.
Production of agent orange ended in the 1970s and is no longer in use. Veterans who qualify and participate in this program receive a free medical exam, lab tests, and specialty referrals if appropriate. Twothirds of the defoliants and herbicides were contaminated with tcdd or dioxin. I have been waiting more than a decade for this definitive scientific book on the agent orange controversy. A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow. Dioxin, agent orange the facts michael gough springer. Michael gough digests and analyzes the volumes of contradictory facts clouding this issue of dioxin. An orange for frankie by patricia polacco, hardcover. In addition to agent oranges active ingredients, which caused plants to defoliate or lose their leaves, agent orange contained significant amounts of 2,3,7,8tetrachlorodibenzopdioxin. Historical facts about neuropathy and agent orange. See more ideas about books, orange and vietnam war. The facts 1st edition by michael gough author visit amazons michael gough page. From an unbiased perspective, he investigates such questions as. A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain.
Hill agent orange agent orange caused air force alsea amount of dioxin animal tests associated beach bicide carcinogenicity caused birth defects caused chloracne causes cancer cdc study chloracne chlorophenol claims contaminated damage death rates diox dioxin causes dioxin exposure dioxincontaining dioxinexposed effects of dioxin environment environmental epidemiological erans estimate examined excess expected exposed to agent exposure to dioxin federal finding furans ground troops. In the 98th congress, scientific data were still being gathered regarding the effects of exposure to agent orange, an herbicide containing dioxin used as a defoliant during the vietnam conflict. Dioxins are highly toxic and can cause cancer, reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system, and can interfere with hormones. May 19, 2016 hundreds of thousands of american veterans of the vietnam war have died, or are still suffering because of exposure to dioxin, the deadly toxin in agent orange. For instance, this is the case for the dispute about what efforts were made to decontaminate the operation ranch hand orh c123s before their use by the reservists or even what decontamination measures were taken by the reservists themselves. Dioxin, agent orange the facts by michael gough plenum press. Additionally, dioxin exposure has been linked to a number of other diseases, including type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and an acnelike skin disease called chloracne, a. Agent orange is a herbicide and defoliant chemical, one of the tactical use rainbow herbicides. Dioxin, agent orange book subtitle the facts authors. Tcdd is the most toxic of the dioxins and is classified as a human carcinogen by the u. What we jnow about agent orange and veterans health.
The environmental protection agency decades ago confirmed the connection between agent orange. Much of it contained a dangerous chemical contaminant called dioxin. Nov 20, 2014 educate yourself on the issues of agent orange. What are the short and, if any, longterm effects of exposure. Robert allen reveals the attempts by the chemical industry, in collusion with regulatory and health authorities, to cover up the true impact of. Sep 24, 20 dioxin, agent orange by michael gough, sep 24, 20, springer edition, paperback.
Hill accident agent orange agent orange caused air force alsea amount of dioxin animal tests associated beach bicide carcinogenicity cause chloracne caused birth defects causes cancer chloracne chlorophenol claims contaminated damage death rates diox dioxin causes dioxin exposure dioxincontaining dioxinexposed effects of dioxin environment environmental epidemiological erans estimate examined excess expected exposed to agent exposed to dioxin federal finding furans ground troops. The agent orange registry is a program administered by the va since 1978. Dioxin, a prevalent problem nobody wanted dioxin agent orange and vietnam what we know about agent orange and veterans health what we may learn about agent orange and veterans health agent orange and birth defects dioxin in missouri 2,4,5t. Dioxin, agent orange by michael gough, sep 24, 20, springer edition, paperback. Dec, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Nonetheless, congress felt that the concerns of veterans warranted a timely response. Veterans diseases associated with agent orange public. This story initially misstated that dioxin is the main ingredient in agent orange. What we know about agent orange and veterans health. As long ago as the mid50s a german scientist noted that factory workers exposed to high dioxin levels developed cloracne, a pimply skin condition that could cause scarring and even darkening of the skin.
The military sprayed millions of gallons of agent orange and other tactical herbicides on trees and vegetation during the vietnam war. Agent orange is a herbicide and defoliant chemical, one of the tactical use rainbow. Huge multinationals dow and monsanto both manufactured agent orange. Gough claims that there is little or no substantial evidence incriminating dioxin, as a. The facts, michael gough digests and analyzes the volumes of contradictory facts clouding this issue. Collateral damage in vietnam, a book by philip jones griffiths collateral. Va assumes that certain diseases can be related to a veterans qualifying military service. The dioxin war is the story of the people who fought to reveal the truth about dioxin. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Debating agent orange in the courts and the laboratory.
More than 90% of human exposure is through food, mainly meat and dairy products, fish and shellfish. These perspectives are helpful to an appreciation of dioxin, agent orange. Debating agent orange in the courts and the laboratory the. Gough, michael, 1939dioxin, agent orange dlc 86000467 ocolc94661. Dioxins are called persistent organic pollutants pops, meaning they take a long time to break down once they are in the environment.
Awareness, presence, mindfulness, and stillness are qualities that improve and heighten our life from the first steps to the final breath. To his great good credit, gough, a former director of special projects for the office of technology assessment, has tackled one of the more emotional battlegrounds of the decade. Vietnamera veterans know, dioxin is a highly toxic and persistent organic pollutant. He investigates such questions as long term effects of exposure. A childs book of an orange for you is designed to help a child to develop a sense of awareness. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The facts by michael gough 1986, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It describes relevant studies and lists references in much. Facts about agent orange and dioxin 21 million gallons of defoliants and herbicides were sprayed by plane, helicopter and hand over southern viet nam from 1961 1971 during the vietnam war.
Gough, michael, 1939 dioxin, agent orange dlc 86000467 ocolc94661. Agent orange in vietnam mariehelene lavallard the vietnam war 19611975 is known for the massive bombings of north vietnam. Hill accident agent orange agent orange caused air force alsea amount of dioxin animal tests associated beach bicide carcinogenicity cause chloracne caused birth defects causes cancer chloracne chlorophenol claims contaminated damage death rates diox dioxin causes dioxin exposure dioxin containing dioxin exposed effects of dioxin. The environmental protection agency decades ago confirmed the connection between agent orange dioxin with peripheral neuropathy numero. It is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5t and 2,4d. Dec 01, 1986 a good source of more homework is the new book dioxin, agent orange by michael gough, an expert in technological risk assessment.
About 50 million litres million gallons of agent orangecontaining about 170 kg 375 pounds of dioxinwere dropped on vietnam. Dioxin, agent orange by michael gough, 1986, plenum press edition, in english dioxin, agent orange 1986 edition open library. Postvietnam dioxin exposure in agent orangecontaminated c123 aircraft. Agent orange relief act us house of representatives.
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