• Agent Orange was a toxic herbicide used during the Vietnam War
• It has been linked to birth defects in children of exposed veterans and Vietnamese citizens
• Birth defects associated with Agent Orange exposure include:
  • Spina bifida
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Heart defects
• Agent Orange contains the toxic chemical dioxin
• Dioxin can cause harm to human health and the environment
• US government and chemical companies criticized for handling of issue and lack of support for those affected by Agent Orange exposure.

Agent Orange: Birth Defects

Agent Orange Birth Defects – Agent Orange was a toxic herbicide utilized during the Vietnam War, which has been linked to several birth defects in children of both exposed veterans and Vietnamese citizens. The herbicide contained the chemical dioxin, which is known to cause harm to both human health and the environment. Birth defects linked to Agent Orange exposure include spina bifida, cleft lip and palate, and heart defects, among others. Despite this, the US government and chemical companies have faced criticism for their handling of the issue and their lack of support for those affected by Agent Orange exposure.