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The Impact of Agent Orange: A Historical Examination of Vietnam War Veterans

This analysis delves into the historical cohort of U.S. Army veterans exposed to Agent Orange during Operation Ranch Hand (1962-1971), which involved the aerial application of 20 million gallons of herbicides in Vietnam. The study compares a randomized sample of enlisted veterans who served in Vietnam with those who did not, revealing significant health outcomes related to exposure. Additionally, it discusses the presence of dioxin contaminants in Agent Orange and the challenges faced in tracking veteran health records, offering critical insight into the lasting effects of military herbicide use.

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The Impact of Agent Orange: A Historical Examination of Vietnam War Veterans

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  1. Agent Orange, an Historical Cohort Dan McGee

  2. Time

  3. Herbicides -- Vietnam War Operation Ranchhand (1962 – 1971) 20,000,000 gallons Defoliation Crop Destruction Perimeter spraying (backpack applicators)

  4. Stored in 55 gallon drums Color coded for type of herbicide Agent Orange

  5. Samples of Agent Orange found to be contaminated with dioxin.

  6. The Agent Orange Projects

  7. The Vietnam Experience Study Random sample of U.S., one term, enlisted Army Veterans Compare those who served in Vietnam to those who did not.

  8. NPRC 4.9 million Random Sample 48,513 Records not found 1,355 Qualified for Study 18,511 Not qualified 28,577 Non-Vietnam 9,023 Vietnam 9,558 Died on Active Duty 234 Died on Active Duty 34 Vietnam Cohort 9,324 Non-Vietnam Cohort 8,989

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