湾岸戦争で使用された劣化ウラン弾に関する詳細な報告書が出ました。
　The Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illunesses（湾岸戦争症候
群特別援護局？）による中間報告。１９９８年７月３１日付。目次を見て分かるよう
に劣化ウラン弾に関する集大成のような資料で、図が４４葉、文献が３１４、全部ダ
ウンロードしたら１０メガ以上になりました。さらに、文献から関連資料にリンクが
付いています。「戦争は最大の環境破壊」だということがよく分かります。
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/du/index.html

　しかし、結論は次のように結ばれている。懲りない奴。
The report's bottom-line conclusion, based on a comprehensive review of
available data and a science-based methodology, is that exposures to DU's
heavy metal (chemical) toxicity or low-level radiation are not a cause of
the undiagnosed illnesses afflicting some Gulf War veterans.
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Environmental Exposure Report
Depleted Uranium in the Gulf

   The Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses is reporting
on what we know today about specific events that took place during the Gulf
War of 1990 and 1991. This particular report focuses on the use of, and
exposures to, depleted uranium (DU). This is an interim report, not a final
report. We hope that you will read this and contact us with any information
that would help us better understand the events reported here. With your
help, we will be able to report more accurately on the events surrounding DU
use and exposures. Please contact my office to report any new information by
calling: 1-800-472-6719

Bernard Rostker
Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses
Department of Defense

1998190-0000036
Last Update: July 31, 1998
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I. OVERVIEW
II. DEPLETED URANIUM - A SHORT COURSE
       A. Health Effects from the Chemical Toxicity of Depleted Uranium
              1. Chemical Properties of DU
              2. Chemical Effects
              3. Chemical Toxicity Standards
              4. Implications for the Military
       B. Health Effects From the Radiological Toxicity of Depleted Uranium
              1. Radiological Properties of DU
              2. Radiological Effects
              3. Radiological Protection Standard and Guidelines
              4. Implications for the Military
III. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS FROM DU USE IN THE GULF THEATER,
1990-1991
       A. Overview of Participants in Exposure Scenarios
       B. Level I Exposures (Friendly Fire)
              1. Soldiers in Vehicle On Impact
                    a. Summary of Activities
                    b. Hazard Identification
                    c. Assessment of Health Effects
              2. Soldiers Entering Vehicles Immediately After Impact
                    a. Summary of Activities
                    b. Hazard Identification
                    c. Assessment of Health Effects
       C. Level II Exposures
       D. Level III Exposures
       E. Other Activities Under Investigation But Not Yet Categorized
              1. Welders
              2. Reported Ammo Truck Explosion
              3. Airmen Responding to A-10 Crash
              4. "Hot Gun" Response for A-10 Aircraft
IV. FOLLOW-UP
       A. Environmental Assessments
       B. Developmental Testing and Evaluation of DU Munitions - Post Gulf War
       C. DoD and VA Medical Surveillance Program for Gulf War Veterans
              1. Identification and Notification of Gulf War Veterans with
Potential DU Exposures
              2. DoD and VA Medical Evaluation Program for Gulf War Veterans
with Potential DU Exposures
       D. Postwar Research
V. LESSONS LEARNED AND RECOMMENDATIONS
       A. Improvments in Training and Awareness
       B. Developing Medically and Operationally Appropriate Guidance
       C. Timely, Effective Dissemination of Information
       D. Responsive Support to Tactical Ground Units
       E. Clear and Unambiguous Division of Responsibility
       F. Collection and Reporting of Survey and Monitoring Results
       G. Equipment
       H. Medical
VI. CONCLUSION
TAB A - List of Acronyms/Glossary
TAB B - Units Involved
TAB C - Properties and Characteristics of DU
TAB D - Methodology
TAB E - Development of DU Munitions
TAB F - DU Use in the Gulf
TAB G - DU Exposures in the Gulf
TAB H - Friendly Fire Incident Descriptions
TAB I - The Camp Doha Explosion/Fires (July 1991)
TAB J - Accidental Tank Fires
TAB K - DU Notification and Medical Follow-up Program
TAB L - Research Report Summaries
TAB M - Characterizing DU Aerosols
TAB N - Summary of Health Estimates
TAB O - Guidance for Protecting Troops
TAB P - Bibliography
END NOTES

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