GAO Says Burn Pits Require Further Study

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the Pentagon needs to study the long-term health effects of exposure to the chemicals inhaled from burn pits at its overseas military bases. GAO made three recommendations in its assessment of DoD’s March 2016 report to Congress on the use of burn pits-to include establishing policies and procedures, and ensuring research specifically examines the relationship between direct burn pit exposure and long-term health issues. Click GAO Recommendations to see all the highlights from the GAO and download a Full Report.