Feasibility Assessment of Veteran Health Effects of Manhattan Project (1942-1947) Related Waste

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This feasibility study aims to assess available data and information about veterans who served during the Manhattan Project (1942-1947). The study will evaluate records pertaining to exposures, demographics, and health outcomes to determine if a full epidemiologic study is feasible as mandated by the PACT Act. No data collection or analysis will be conducted during this assessment. A NASEM committee will:

Identify veterans exposed to toxic substances at Manhattan...

Eligible Applicants- Unrestricted

Additional Eligibility Information

The legislation directing this study limits the population to veterans who served on active duty in the military during the Manhattan Project (1942-1947).

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Environment and Environmental Studies- Health and Medicine

Grantor Contact InformationNASEM Project StaffGrantor Emailvmphe@nas.eduOther Grantor InformationThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional InformationThis feasibility study focuses on the identification and characterization of data available to determine the health effects of waste from the Manhattan Project on veterans who served on active military duty from 1942-1947. The study does not cover environmental effects or remediation of nuclear waste. Additional URLs:

https://www8.nationalacademies.org/pa/feedback.aspx?type=project&key=HMD-BPH-23-03

https://www8.nationalacademies.org/pa/managerequest.aspx?key=HMD-BPH-23-03

Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/feasibility-of-assessing-veteran-health-effects-of-manhattan-project-1942-1947-related-waste

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