Gulf veterans reject uranium 'small risk' report

Claims that only a ‘‘small number’’ of soldiers and civilians might suffer kidney damage after heavy exposure to depleted uranium were today dismissed as ‘‘nonsense’’ by a veterans’ group.

Gulf veterans reject uranium 'small risk' report

Claims that only a ‘‘small number’’ of soldiers and civilians might suffer kidney damage after heavy exposure to depleted uranium were today dismissed as ‘‘nonsense’’ by a veterans’ group.

Experts from the Royal Society said the material could be harmful if inhaled or swallowed in contaminated water, but that few people would be affected.

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