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    New Study Talks About an American Crime: Uranium Fingerprint in the Blood of Iraqis

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    A new study conducted by researchers from several Iraqi universities highlighted the risks[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]The disturbing effects associated with the use of depleted uranium in military conflicts.


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    The results, published in the journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry, after extensive analysis of blood samples, indicate a significant increase in uranium levels in individuals with leukemia, compared to healthy individuals, which[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Light on the consequences[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Long-term exposure to depleted uranium in wartime.



    The former agency inspector says[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]“Depleted uranium is a by-product of the nuclear enrichment process, remaining after most of the fissile uranium isotope (uranium-235) is removed during the enrichment process. It is widely used in military operations due to its high density, which is about 1.7 times greater than lead, making it very effective in penetrating the thick armor of tanks and other military vehicles,” said Dr. Yasser Abu Shadi, Atomic Energy Agency.

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    How is depleted uranium obtained?
    The process of obtaining the depleted form begins with the enrichment of natural uranium in order to increase the concentration of the uranium-235 isotope, as natural uranium consists of about 99.3% (uranium-238) and about 0.7% (uranium-235), the latter being the most important and required for nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons, because it is capable of supporting the chain reaction.

    In order to increase the concentration of the latter type, natural uranium is converted into a gas, uranium hexafluoride, in a process known as "enrichment", to help separate the lighter uranium-235 from the heavier uranium-238.

    After enrichment, the uranium used in reactors typically contains 3-5% uranium-235, and the remainder of this process is known as “depleted uranium,” which contains much less uranium-235 than natural uranium, usually less than 0.3%, and is mostly uranium-238.

    While depleted uranium is less radioactive than natural uranium, the depleted type poses a long-term health risk when used for long periods and at high intensity, and can cause cancer, Abu Shadi explains.

    During long wars, such as the 2003 war and more recently during the war against ISIS, huge quantities of depleted uranium were used in Iraq, which left a clear mark on the blood of[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]It has not disappeared, and it continues to cause cancer, according to the new study.

    Dangerous indicators in patients' blood
    The research team focused during the study on determining the concentration of uranium in the blood of leukemia patients (blood cancer), compared to healthy individuals from several Iraqi governorates, including Baghdad, Basra, Mosul and others.

    Using a specialized nuclear trace detector called "CR-39", the researchers found that uranium concentrations in leukemia patients ranged from 1.47 to 4.57 micrograms/liter, which is much higher than the levels found in healthy individuals, which range from 0.56 to 2.26 micrograms/liter.

    For comparison, the internationally accepted safety limit for uranium in blood, according to the committee[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]For radiation protection, it is 0.810 μg/L.

    Statistical analysis of the study showed a clear link between increased blood uranium concentrations and a higher incidence of leukemia, especially in areas severely affected by military operations involving depleted uranium.

    The researchers attributed this increase in blood uranium levels to environmental contamination resulting from the use of depleted uranium in combat, as depleted uranium can enter the human body through inhalation of dust, ingestion of contaminated water or food, or through direct skin contact. Once inside the body, it accumulates
     
    Uranium in bones and organs can later return to the bloodstream, leading to a range of health problems, including leukemia, kidney failure, respiratory disease, and birth defects.

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    *Additional evidence from the new study
    These findings are consistent with previous reports from the Iraqi Cancer Council, which documented a sharp increase in cancer cases, especially leukemia.

    According to the latest reports,[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]The number of cancer patients is increasing, with more than 30,000 currently receiving treatment for cancer, many of whom live in areas exposed to DU contamination.

    This research underscores the importance of addressing the long-term environmental and health consequences of the use of DU in war, and the urgent need for decontamination efforts and stricter regulation of the deployment of DU in military conflicts.

    For his part, Abu Shadi says that “the results of this study add new scientific evidence of American crimes in Iraq,” which he witnessed firsthand during a field visit during which he tracked the heavy use of DU.

    He adds that “the legacy of war continues to haunt the people of Iraq, leaving its mark on their health, and this study is a wake-up call for more local and international efforts to address the environmental and public health impact of DU.”

    Expanding the scope of the effects[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
    The research team intends to implement what Abu Shadi requested, as they announced in their study that they plan to expand the scope of their work to investigate the effects.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Other potential health effects of DU exposure, and exploring possible mitigation strategies to reduce its public health impact.

    Other studies have found health effects other than cancer, such as birth defects in children. A study published in January 2020 in Environmental Pollution examined the hair and teeth of children living near Tallil Air Base, a former U.S. air base in southern Iraq, and found elevated levels of uranium and thorium, both radioactive heavy metals linked to toxic exposure to DU.

    The study found that children born with birth defects, such as deformed limbs and heart defects, had thorium levels up to 28 times higher than children living farther away, suggesting exposure to DU contaminants.
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