Mortality Patterns of Army Chemical Corps Veterans Who were Occupationally Exposed to Herbicides in Vietnam

The risk of mortality from respiratory disease (malignant or nonmalignant) was significantly greater for ACC Vietnam veterans in comparison with their non-Vietnam veteran peers and U.S. men. Herbicide exposure could be contributing to the patterns observed. Because of the unique nature of their military duties and study limitations, findings may not be generalizeable to Vietnam veterans as a whole.