HEALTH PHYSICS SOCIETY
Specialists in Radiation Safety
Depleted Uranium
HEALTH PHYSICS SOCIETY FACT SHEET
In summary, some minor health problems have been observed following exposure to DU, but
ONLY with high levels of exposure. Exposures to airborne DU or to contaminated soil following
military use are not known to cause any observable health or reproductive effects.
For detailed information on DU, refer to the United Nations Web site:
who.int
Also refer to WHO Guidance on Exposure to Depleted Uranium (WHO/SDE/OEH/01.12, 2001)
who.int
*The Health Physics Society is a nonprofit scientific professional organization whose mission is
to promote the practice of radiation safety. Since its formation in 1956, the Society has grown to
approximately 6,000 scientists, physicians, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals
representing academia, industry, government, national laboratories, the Department of Defense,
and other organizations. Society activities include encouraging research in radiation science,
developing standards, and disseminating radiation safety information. Society members are
involved in understanding, evaluating, and controlling the potential risks from radiation relative
to the benefits. Official position statements are prepared and adopted in accordance with
standard policies and procedures of the Society. The Society may be contacted at 1313 Dolley
Madison Blvd., Suite 402, McLean, VA 22101; phone: 703-790-1745; fax: 703-790-2672; email:
HPS@BurkInc.com.
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