Among other coalition forces, the overwhelming majority of the military forces participating were from the United States and the United Kingdom. As a result, these two counties prove to have had the highest rates of illness.
The beliefs that US and UK were more exposed to chemicals and use of the anthrax vaccine. It is still not fully picture clear that the anthrax and the anti-gas vaccinations contributed greatly to the outbreaks of Gulf War Illness.
GWI is refer to as wide range to unexplained symptoms and health issues displayed in military forces that served in the Gulf war. Some of the symptoms includes rashes, headaches, fatigue, muscle/joint pains, lowered immunity cancer, and birth defects in children. Some even experience what they be called Chronic multi symptom illness.
After becoming ill or as their children were being born with birth defects, some began to file claims the miltary for compensation and health benefits. They were being advised that further studies needed to be done in order to determine the nature of these problems. Sometime in between 1994 and 1996,
Dr. Boaz Milner associated the problems with five syndromes, by radiation, experimental medications, environmental contaminants, chemical weapons and compounds. During this time frame more than 69,000 veterans and their dependents claimed to have suffered from health issues linking to the Gulf war.
The consequences of War are simply dreadful ~ Taking people's precious lives away. How I wish there'll be no war but peace on earth. Look at the biological defects for the newborn.. is it really worth it?
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MAE thanks for putting those who go off to war only to be forgotten.Throughout all wars men are numbers,but to familys they have to carry their loved ones in pray and hoping to bring them back alive.again like in other wars eg. the first world war up to this day men are abandoned.I see this here in the U.K.men living out on the streets and i can't see it changing.I thank God for men who lay down their lives for us at home.bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThey have just discovered a link between heavy sedation in teen girls in care homes and defects in their children years later.
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Maybe something similar will be found in Gulf War Syndrome?
This is a bit big for a comment, but I was sent this by a friend and I thought it right to share it here:
ReplyDeleteLast week I was in West London attending a conference.
While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer.
I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms, as they began heading to their gate everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded Briton who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families. Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work, and enjoy our home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers.
He knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy.
Suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 5 months now.
As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mum was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second.
Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie.
They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.'
He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a Kiss on the cheek.
He finished by saying 'Your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum.
I was standing no more than 6 feet away as this entire event unfolded.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause.
As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of moment turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices.
At the end of the day, it's good to be an Englishman.
RED FRIDAYS
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
The reason?
Englishmen and women who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'.
We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for Country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing.
We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions.
Many English people, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Britain supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every Briton who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great Britain on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football team
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family, It will not be long before Britain is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...'We need your support and your prayers'...
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great wk.
Blessins',Lib