Soaring cancer rates in Fallujah; DU suspected

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Cancer rate in Fallujah worse than Hiroshima
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/jul2010/fall-j23.shtml

Fallujah
http://www.ufppc.org/us-a-world-news-mainmenu-35/9836-news-scientific-study-shows-soaring-cancer-rates-in-fallujah-du-suspected.html

Cancer, Infant Mortality and Birth Sex-Ratio in Fallujah, Iraq 2005–2009
http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/7/2828/pdf

The Independent 24.7.10
TOXIC LEGACY OF U.S ASSAULT ON FALLUJAH 'WORSE THAN HIROSHIMA'
Investigations by Dr. Chris Busby and others into the high levels of birth defects and cancers in Fallujah after the Iraq war, show a 12-fold increase in childhood cancers, increased leukaemia, lymphoma, a 10-fold increase in female breast cancer, & found a cocktail of possible causes including toxic agents from explosives, radiation etc. Published in 'International Journal of Environmental Studies & Public Health.' From the report "Cancer, Infant Mortality & Birth-Sex Ratios in Fallujah, Iraq, 2005-2009." It says the actual cause remains unknown.
(Edward's comments: Toxicology reports on those affected should show high levels of the causative agents, so it would no longer be 'cause unknown'.)

Fluorine is Deadly Ingredient

Sarin gas is a commonly used warfare agent responsible for killing and maiming many of our military as well as many innocent victims of war.

TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- The number of victims of the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system is higher than originally reported, a police survey indicates.

The National Police Agency said Thursday a nationwide survey indicated 6,300 people were affected in the attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult, not 5,000 as once estimated, the Kyodo news agency reported.

The tally as of the end of February indicated 6,252 people sustained injuries of varying degrees while the death toll rose from 12 to 13, officials said.

The original 5,000-plus estimate was based on the Tokyo Fire Department's records of taking those affected by the gas to hospitals. The original 12 deaths were cited in court cases and charging documents against Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara and cult members, the news agency said.

Source: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/03/11/Report-Sarin-gas-attack-victims-higher/UPI-84651268322340/

Summer, WAR, and Health

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And now health, Emphysema

Harmonica For Fun & Health Classes -

It was amazing to find that most of the benefits of harmonica play are areas of focus in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

14 Percent May Have PTSD: WAR REPORT

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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 9 (UPI) -- Between 8.5 percent and 14 percent of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq report either post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, researchers found.

Jeffrey L. Thomas of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Md., and colleagues analyzed anonymous mental health surveys of 18,305 U.S. Army soldiers -- reserve and non-reserve -- three to 12 months after deployment.

The soldiers were screened for PTSD, depression, alcohol misuse and aggressive behaviors.
"Using the least stringent definition, we observed PTSD rates across Active Component and National Guard study groups, study time points ranging from 20.7 percent to 30.5 percent, and depression rates ranging from 11.5 percent to 16 percent," the study authors said in a statement. "Using the strictest definitions with high symptom rates and serious functional impairment, PTSD prevalence ranged from 5.6 percent to 11.3 percent and depression prevalence from 5 percent to 8.5 percent."

The study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, shows that at 12 months after combat, mental health problems among veterans do not abate, and in many cases, increase, Thomas said.

"If soldiers who are struggling with serious functional impairment as the result of a previous deployment are deployed again, there is potential that this could impair their performance in combat," the study said. "This has implications for the safety of unit members and mission success."