Depleted uranium: military hazards (full-length version) Concerns have been raised regarding the possible damaging long-term side-effects on human health of the military use of depleted uranium (DU). There is little in the available scientific data to support these allegations. Nevertheless, more research is required before an authoritative conclusion can be reached. Until such time, the application of the precautionary principle calls into question DU's continued use. Concerns have been raised regarding the possible damaging long-term side-effects on human health of the military use of depleted uranium (DU). There is little in the available scientific data to support these allegations. Nevertheless, more research is required before an authoritative conclusion can be reached. Until such time, the application of the precautionary principle cal antiballisticbiologicaldestructioninformationinternationalisismassmissilesnon-prnuclearsecurityserviceweaponswmd By hedgiein zen > TMP > DUwith zentmpconcernsraisedregardingpossibledamaginglong-term