This book updates and evaluates the available scientific evidence regarding statistical associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides used in Vietnam, focusing on new scientific studies and literature.Table of Contents
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Considerations in Evaluating the Evidence
3. Toxicology
4. Overview of Epidemiologic Studies
5. Exposure Assessment
6. Cancer
7. Reproductive and Developmental Effects
8. Neurobehavioral Disorders
9. Other Health Effects
10. Research Recommendations
Appendix A: Agendas of Public Meetings
Appendix B: ICD-9 Codes for Health Outcomes of Interest
Appendix C: Committee and Staff Biographies
Index
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 165 mm
Dicke: 45 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-309-08616-5 (9780309086165)
DOI
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Committee to Review the Health Effects in Vietnam Veterans of Exposure to Herbicides (Fourth Biennial Update)
1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Considerations in Evaluating the Evidence; 5 3. Toxicology; 6 4. Overview of Epidemiologic Studies; 7 5. Exposure Assessment; 8 6. Cancer; 9 7. Reproductive and Developmental Effects; 10 8. Neurobehavioral Disorders; 11 9. Other Health Effects; 12 10. Research Recommendations; 13 Appendix A: Agendas of Public Meetings; 14 Appendix B: ICD-9 Codes for Health Outcomes of Interest; 15 Appendix C: Committee and Staff Biographies; 16 Index
