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Describes how prostate cancer is detected and treated and the potential connection between exposure to Agent Orange and an increased risk of getting prostate cancer.
Designed to help Vietnam Veterans, their families and others concerned about the possible health effects from exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam War.
Leads the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) fight against environmental-related respiratory illnesses, including asthma, and studies indoor and outdoor air pollution.
Provides Service Members, Veterans, their families and the public with information on what happened during CB testing conducted years ago that potentially affected the health of those who served.
Provides important facts and frequently asked questions about depleted uranium (DU) and the possible health affects of exposure to DU.
Provides information on insecticides commonly used in the Gulf, acute symptoms of exposure and clinical significance.
Provides links to resources and information regarding respiratory diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), asthma and bronchitis.
Contains a list of current projects and reports concerning the U.S. military and Veterans, including the Institute of Medicine's work on Agent Orange and Gulf War Syndrome.
Provides information about Leptospirosis, which is a disease caused by exposure to contaminated water.
Facts and frequently asked questions about Leptospirosis, which is caused by exposure to contaminated water.
Provides information for Veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to Agent Orange.
Provides information for Veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to environmental issues.
Provides information for Veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to military service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Provides information on VA's three WRIISC's, which provide specialized health care, research, education and outreach for combat veterans with difficult to diagnose conditions.
Provides information on health registries for eligible Veterans to determine if health problems may be related to environmental exposures during military service. Registries include Gulf War, depleted uranium, Agent Orange and ionizing radiation.
