Mai 2007 / The Guardian

Study suggests cancer risk from depleted uranium

Study suggests cancer risk from depleted uranium

James Randerson

Tuesday May 8, 2007

The Guardian

Depleted uranium, which is used in armour-piercing ammunition, causes widespread damage to DNA which could lead to lung cancer, according to a study of the metal’s effects on human lung cells. The study adds to growing evidence that DU causes health problems on battlefields long after hostilities have ceased.

DU is a byproduct of uranium refinement for nuclear power. It is much less (...)