This tab contains changes from the March 1, 2001, version. These include:

• Text concerning flea and tick collars;

• An updated subsection on regulatory status of the pesticides used during the Gulf War;

• A subsection summarizing the findings of four epidemiological studies relevant to pesticide exposures in Gulf War veterans;

• A clarification that possible symptomatic pesticide exposure reports were detailed and credible, but anecdotal and not contained in medical reports;

• A description of the results of the review of 28,000 Gulf War veteran in-patient records that showed one diagnoses referencing pesticide exposure, or any illnesses obviously resulting from pesticide exposure; and

• A recommendation that the Armed Forces Pest Management Board take action to facilitate a phase-out of dichlorvos-containing pest strips where possible.