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The long term effects were not only on the soldiers but their children as well! And I'm living proof. Many of the soldiers suffered from post traumatic stress and other conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma, non Hodgkins lymphoma, leukemia,prostate cancer, spinal bifida and MANY more diseases! My dad was exposed to it and as a result all my siblings and I have birth defects. I hope this answers your question.
AnswerThe four year, $43 million study was canceled, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, because it could not accurately determine which veterans were exposed to the herbicide used to destroy vegetation in Viet
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What are the possible effects of Asian orange on soldiers and their children?
Naturally (as with all chemicals) there is a long list of problems associated with "Agent Orange"; but cancer and diabetes seems to top the list. There is a website covering this subject, that has a more detailed list for you; see: Agent Orange
How were the World War 1 trenches defended?
by the soilders
Why did men grow long hair during the Vietnam war?
They wanted to protest being drafted to a war they did not want to got to and according to them an unjust war. Since the United States army then and now does not allow soilders to grow their hair long.
What were some of the long term affects that Australian Veterans endured after the Vietnam War?
1. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) although this was unidentified until a few years after the war was over 2.Defects from "Agent Orange" a poison the US used to wipe out the terrain. 3. Suicide and other psychological disorders. 4. Veterans found it very hard to show emotion and affection 5. Veterans were behind the times as if 2 years of their lies had been cut out.
How long can you last in a gas mask?
Depending on concentration of agent and filter type, it can be anywhere between about several hours to 24 hours.
