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The use of depleted uranium (DU) in munitions is controversial because of questions about potential long-term health effects. [4] [5] [31] Normal functioning of the kidney, brain, liver, heart, and numerous other systems can be affected by uranium exposure, because uranium is a toxic metal. [2]
There is some evidence that long-term exposure to high doses of DU can cause other health problems that are unrelated to GWS. [9] Since 2011, US combat veterans may claim disability compensation for health problems related to exposure to depleted uranium. [41] The Veterans Administration decides these claims on a case-by-case basis. [citation ...
Early studies of depleted uranium aerosol exposure assumed that uranium combustion product particles would quickly settle out of the air [113] and thus could not affect populations more than a few kilometers from target areas, [7] and that such particles, if inhaled, would remain undissolved in the lung for a great length of time and thus could ...
When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’
The exposure to 4.5 Gray of penetrating gamma rays has many effects that occur at different times: In 24 hours: [10] vomiting; diarrhea; These will usually abate after 6–7 days. Within 3–4 weeks there is a period of extreme illness. [10] severe bloody diarrhea, indicating intestinal disorders causing fluid imbalance; extensive internal bleeding
Radiation exposure from uranium can damage kidneys, create a risk for bone cancer and also affect pregnancies because it crosses the placenta, among other harmful effects, said Makhijani, who ...
Radioactive contamination was found on empty land close to a residential building, with estimated dose exposure about 148 mSv/h. [93] Depleted uranium and an empty cylinder was also found in two houses in the same neighborhood. The owner was known to be a retired BATAN (National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia) employee. [94]
Acute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed to high amounts of ionizing radiation in a short period of time. [1] Symptoms can start within an hour of exposure, and can last for several months.