The basic symptoms of ozone contamination are eye irritation, head and throat aches, coughing, tiredness and breathing difficulties. In Europe alone, including the American bases in Germany, there are more than 700 American nuclear warheads, as well as a secret number of French and British. These tests spread radioactivity all over the globe that will continue to exist for many thousands of years. These and other radionuclides create great health problems. If the next century is added on then the sum rises to 2.4 million.
Nuclear tests are a sign of contempt for health and the environment.
The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War supports the initiative of member countries of the WHO and the UN to ask the International Court of Justice to declare nuclear weapons illegal. The physicians call on all the member states of WHO and UN to adopt this initiative. The North and Baltic Sea Coasts often stand in the front line of attack - from nature and economics. In our river estuaries, the conflicts between economics and nature conservation are clearly illustrated. As many large harbours are situated there, estuaries are directly influenced by the effects of all developments in maritime operation and harbours.