Veterans and Agent Orange Health Effects of Herbicides Used in Vietnam (1994) / Chapter Skim
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Agent Blue. Herbicide formulation consisting of cacodylic acid used during the Vietnam conflict as a contact herbicide for rapid defoliation.
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and are compared to a control (referent comparison) group to evaluate whether there is a difference in their reported frequency of exposure to possible disease risk factors.
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Cohort study. An epidemiologic study in which a defined group of persons known to be exposed to a potential disease risk factor is followed over time and compared to a group of persons who were not known to be exposed to the potential risk factor to evaluate the differences in rates of the outcome.
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Acute or chronic disease characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of leukocytes found in the tissues of the body with or without a corresponding increase in the circulating blood. Lymphoma.
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Neuropsychiatric disorders. Central nervous system disorders including neurasthenia (a collection of symptoms including difficulty concentrating, headache, insomnia, and fatigue)
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The U.S. Air Force tactical military operation designated responsible for the aerial spraying of herbicides during the Vietnam conflict.
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as the time period from August 1964 through May 7, 1975. Vietnam era veteran.
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