Learn The Health Risks of Burn Pit Exposure

Military Family? Learn The Health Risks of Burn Pit Exposure

The military men and women deployed overseas must take on everyday tasks like disposing of garbage, outside of protecting their fellow troops. Because they cannot use regular refuse services like people back home, military bases sometimes hired contractors who improperly burned tons of toxic materials. This practice put deployed personnel at a high risk. Burn pits have been commonplace in overseas military fixtures for years. However, concerns are just now being raised about the health risks that burn pits pose. Returning soldiers and their families are encouraged to learn more …read more