The same study took samples from people near Jalalabad and the results showed levels of uranium contamination in urine samples between 400 to 2,000 higher than normal. This raises the question as to whether the US may be using uranium as well as depleted uranium metal. Research has not as yet provided conclusive evidence but no industrial or other sources of uranium are known in this area.[11]
No protection or contingency plans for civilians in Iraq
Because the radiological consequences of this war are not being discussed, there are no plans being made for even the most minimal protection of civilians. According to U.K. military documents the health and safety requirements for being in the presence of DU oxides is a service respirator and protective clothing, preferably a full NBC suit with pureflow hood, and two pairs of gloves. Even aircraft maintenance workers handling corroded DU counterbalance weights are expected to wear protective clothing with respiratory protection and are instructed to “wash thoroughly before eating, smoking or touching another individual”.[12]
No protection or contingency plans for civilians in Iraq
Because the radiological consequences of this war are not being discussed, there are no plans being made for even the most minimal protection of civilians. According to U.K. military documents the health and safety requirements for being in the presence of DU oxides is a service respirator and protective clothing, preferably a full NBC suit with pureflow hood, and two pairs of gloves. Even aircraft maintenance workers handling corroded DU counterbalance weights are expected to wear protective clothing with respiratory protection and are instructed to “wash thoroughly before eating, smoking or touching another individual”.[12]