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Iraq birth defects to be investigated

Big rise in birth defects may be linked to war Scotland on Sunday 15 November 2009 by Fiona MacLeod BIRTH defects in Falluja have increased to 15 times the normal rate, in a spike that may be linked to the Iraq War.Early-life cancers have also risen, possibly in connection with toxic materials left over from battles.

Detailed clinical records of all newborns are being compiled after the extraordinary rise was spotted
Defects include a baby born with twoADVERTISEMENTheads and babies with multiple tumours or nervous system problems
Neurologists and obstetricians in the city say the rise is unprecedented. Iraqi and British officials have petitioned the United Nations to ask for an independent investigation and for help to clean up toxic materials

Big rise in birth defects may be linked to war – Scotland on Sunday

November 15, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Iraq, weapons and war