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but I do suspect the effects are being exaggerated by those with an anti-anything-nuclear agenda
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Agreed. The U-238 undergo only alpha decay. Alpha decay has little range and little penertrating power. It has a long half life of 246,000 years. So I suppose a soldier won't be subjected to large dosage of radiation as a result. The effects of radiation from DU munitions may be exaggerated.