DEPLETED URANIUM AND INCIDENCE OF CANCER IN BASRAH: A PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Background: Basrah has been exposed to massive environmental pollution during past years including depleted uranium (DU) as a consequence of military conflicts. Many studies have reported an increase in incidence of cancer in Basrah. Objectives: To explore the ecological relationship betwee...

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Main Authors: Hamid T. Al-Saad, Narjis A. Ajeel, Laith A. Alrudainy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Basrah 2009-06-01
Series:The Medical Journal of Basrah University
Online Access:https://mjbu.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_49004_f8251680fb78988e9aa8bf6d38fb6ca3.pdf