Question

Select all that apply. Agent Orange is believed to have caused _____.

a) health problems among journalists who reported from Vietnam
b) health problems among Vietnam veterans who were exposed to it
c) high rates of birth defects in Vietnamese babies who are born in areas where Agent Orange was sprayed
d) high rates of heart disease among the Vietnamese population

Answer 1

Agent Orange exposure led to health problems among Vietnam veterans and high birth defects rates in Vietnamese children in sprayed areas, causing long-term health issues.

Therefore, option is correct (b)

Step-by-step explanation:

Agent Orange is believed to have caused health problems among Vietnam veterans who were exposed to it, as well as high rates of birth defects in Vietnamese babies born in areas where Agent Orange was sprayed. The chemical is known for its use by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War and for comprising harmful dioxins that resulted in serious health issues among those who came into contact with it. While Agent Orange was intended as a defoliant to reduce forest cover and prevent Vietnamese forces from hiding, its long-term health impacts extended beyond the war, affecting veterans, Vietnamese civilians, and subsequent generations due to lingering environmental contamination.