BBC News - Birth defects 'have risen since US Falluja operation': "A BBC investigation in Iraq has confirmed a disturbingly high number of birth defects among children in the town of Falluja.
Six years ago, in 2004, there were fierce battles as US forces subdued two uprisings in the town.
Now, one hospital doctor told the BBC that they see two or three cases of birth defects each day.
The US military says it is not aware of any official reports showing an increase in birth defects in the area.
It says it always takes public health concerns about any population now living in a combat theatre 'very seriously'."
Six years ago, in 2004, there were fierce battles as US forces subdued two uprisings in the town.
Now, one hospital doctor told the BBC that they see two or three cases of birth defects each day.
The US military says it is not aware of any official reports showing an increase in birth defects in the area.
It says it always takes public health concerns about any population now living in a combat theatre 'very seriously'."
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