Books by Institute of Medicine

Military personnel in the US have been exposed to depleted uranium as the result of friendly fire incidents, cleanup and salvage operations, and proximity to burning depleted uranium-containing tanks and ammunition. This book contains recommendations aimed at improving various epidemiologic studies that deal with potential DU exposure.

Recognizing that health care providers play an important role in fostering healthy behaviors among adolescents, this work examines the health status of adolescents and reviews the separate and uncoordinated programs and services delivered in multiple public and private health care settings.