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Airborne Hazards

Airborne Hazards

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Many Veterans are concerned about exposure to airborne hazards after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Airborne hazards include particulate matter (PM) and gaseous air pollutants that may originate from the following sources:

  • Burning of human and non-human solid wastes
  • Smoke from structural fires and explosions
  • Smoke from burning oil wells
  • Dust and sand particles
  • Industrial and ambient air pollution
  • Air craft and automobile engine exhaust
To learn more about this topic and the VA’s Airborne Hazard and Open Burn Pit Registry visit the box for More Information on this page.
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