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What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems

While the U.S. military has used burn pits in other conflicts, one expert says they were exceptionally large in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scott Nelson/Getty Images hide caption

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What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems

August 12, 2022 • The PACT Act provides new access to services for American veterans struggling with the health effects of exposure to burn pits. But in Iraq, civilians who were exposed are still on their own.

What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems

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