The children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War may well be at greater risk of contracting leukemia, according to a new study. While Agent Orange has long been associated with increased incidence of various conditions and birth defects, the research is the first to make a link between the defoliant and AML, one kind of leukemia. Children who contract AML have an average life expectancy of just two years.
Children of Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange Face Greater Leukemia Risk
HeadlineApr 20, 2001