Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims

INTRODUCTION

In Vietnam, during the period of 1961-1971, American army sprayed more than 80 million liters of toxic chemical substances, most of which were Agent Orange which contained about 400 kilograms of dioxin. This weapon of mass destruction has caused great suffering to countless families and left serious consequences on the natural environment and generations of Vietnamese. For the time being, it is estimated that there have been 4.8 million Vietnamese people victimized by Agent Orange/dioxin. They reside mainly along the Trail of Truong Son and in areas bordering Cambodia. Tens of thousands of them have died. Millions of others and their offspring suffer from diseases and live in poverty due to Agent Orange's effect. Approaching the Agent Orange issues, in this dissertation we intend to introduce the situation of Agent Orange victims and point out how to deal with this problems.

We divide this dissertation into the following structure.

Chapter I: Situation

1. Range of Agent Orange exposure

In this case, we point out a variety of places including mild and severe areas, which are suffered from Agent Orange.

2. The Agent Orange' s influence on human health

Indicating the Agent Orange's harm to innocent victims and showing a diversity of serious diseases related to Agent Orange.

3. Adverse Impacts to agent orange families and society

Describe associated consequences are gone along with Agent Orange victims and giving statistics about it

Chapter II: Solution

1. Developing medical researches

2. Expand services to agent orange victims

3. Renewing the ecosystem

In terms of solution, we would like to propose the effective ways to reduce the damage of Agent Orange. All of that can solve the problem and open the bright future.

This is the first time we carry out this topic, so undeniably we might make many mistakes. Therefore, we hope we can receive the feedbacks by friends and teachers.

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CONTENTS

I. Situation

1. Range of Agent Orange exposure

On 30/11/1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy has approved the use of herbicides in Vietnam War. After that, the White House allowed spraying a limited herbicides, commonly