International
Institute of Concern
for Public Health

Host Response to Depleted Uranium

November 1, 2000

Whenever a new toxic material is introduced into the biosphere, it must be studied thoroughly with respect to: 1) The nature of the hazard; 2) The pathways to humans including the portal of entry into the human body; and 3)

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Briefing Notes: Ionizing Radiation Regulation

September 21, 2000

Victims of the nuclear race
By Rosalie Bertell

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Gulf War Veterans and Depleted Uranium

January 1, 2000

SOURCE OF EXPOSURE:

Uranium metal is autopyrophoric and can burn spontaneously at room temperature in the presence of air, oxygen and water. At temperatures of 200-400 degrees Celsius, uranium powder may self-ignite in atmospheres of carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

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Limitations of the ICRP Recommendations for Worker and Public Protection from Ionizing Radiation

February 5, 1995

For Presentation at the STOA Workshop, European Parliament, Brussels.

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No Immediate Danger

January 1, 1985

reprinted with permission from No Immediate Danger, Prognosis for a Radioactive Earth, by Dr Rosalie Bertell
The Book Publishing Company — Summertown, Tennessee 38483
ISBN 0-913990-25-2, pages 15-63.

PART ONE

The Problem: Nuclear Radiation and its Biological Effects

The Seed

The

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