Level 3 - Source on Depleted Uranium

• 1. Introduction
• 2. What is depleted uranium and how is it used?
• 3. What are the health effects of radiation?
• 4. Does depleted uranium pose a radiation hazard?
• 5. What other effects can depleted uranium have on human health?
• 6. What harmful effects can uranium have in the environment?
• 7. What is known about uranium exposures?
  • 7.1 Natural exposure is a relevant comparison
  • 7.2 What happens to the DU in munitions?
• 8. Do the data indicate any health risks or environmental risks from DU residues?
  • 8.1 Human health risks
  • 8.2 Environmental health risks
    • 8.2.1 Risk for the terrestrial environment
    • 8.2.2 Risk for the aquatic environment
    • 8.2.3 Risk for secondary poisoning
• 9. Conclusion
  • 9.1 Question 1
  • 9.2 Question 2
  • 9.3 Question 3