Uranium and other contaminants in hair from the parents of children with congenital anomalies in Fallujah, Iraq

Uranium and other contaminants in hair from the parents of children with congenital anomalies in Fallujah, Iraq

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent reports have drawn attention to increases in congenital birth anomalies and cancer in Fallujah Iraq blamed on teratogenic, genetic and genomic stress thought to result from depleted Uranium contamination following the battles...

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Main Authors: Hamdan Malak, Busby Christopher, Tafash Muhammed, Alaani Samira, Blaurock-Busch Eleonore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Fallujah
Iraq
congenital anomaly
cancer
heavy metals
Depleted Uranium
hair analysis
Online Access:http://www.conflictandhealth.com/content/5/1/15

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