Health Effects from Chemical, Biological, and Radiological

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

2003

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Table of Contents

Introductory Materials

Message from the Under Secretary for Health

Independent Study Outline

Program Description

Program Implementation and VA Implementation Procedure

Program Development

AMA and ANCC Continuing Education Credit

Disclosure Statement and American with Disabilities Act Policy

Content Materials

Part 1

U.S. Chemical Warfare Agent Human Experimentation and Long-Term Veteran’s Health . .1

History of U.S. Chemical Warfare Agent Human Experimentation . .3

A Growing Awareness .11

Long-Term Health Effects amongst Experimental Subjects . .17

Part 2

Health Effects from Chemical and Biological Agents and Radiological Weapons . .25

Chemical Warfare Agents .27

Toxic Pesticide Agents .35

Biological Warfare Agents . .39

Radiological Warfare Weapons . .59

VA Programs to Prepare for Casualties from Attacks with Chemical, Biological, and Radiological

Weapons . .69

Appendices

References . .75

Additional Readings .79

Independent Study Questions for Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit .81

Independent Study Program Registration/Answer Sheet/Participation Satisfaction Form