The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Background: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …

The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …

A “quest for answers” in the emerging field of postdeployment respiratory health

Abstract: "So, what's wrong with me?" asks James, as I finish reviewing his test results in our Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Deployment Respiratory Health (PDRH) clinic. He is …