Summary
HUNDREDS of Scottish army volunteers have been warned they may have been exposed to deadly carcinogenic chemicals while on duty in Iraq.
The troops have been sent a memo telling them they may have been breathing in a compound called hexavalent chromium while guarding a water treatment plant in Basra during Operation Telic. Medical studies suggest exposure can cause "alteration of genetic material, lung cancer and death".See the full content of this document
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Scottish Troops Exposed to Cancer Chemical in Iraq
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson told the Sunday Herald: "As part of our duty of care as a responsible employer, we have sent a memo to 20 troops informing them of possible exposure." Ho...
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