Tag: War
Exposure to Agent Orange Linked to Risk of Bladder Cancer
Small, but significantly increased, risk for male Vietnam vets; increased risk seen among veterans younger than the median age
Risk for Mental Disorders Increased With Exposure to Civil Violence
Elevated disorder onset risks persisted for more than two decades if conflict continued, but did not persist after termination of hostilities
One in Five Have Mental Health Issues in Conflict-Affected Areas
Sustainable mental health care needed in conflict-afflicted countries, the authors say
Study Details Humanitarian Surgical Care in Afghanistan
A total of 5,768 local national civilians had surgery; 49.3 percent classified as non-war-related conditions
Reporting Tool Shows Impact of Attacks on Health Care in Syria
Total of 938 people were directly harmed in 402 incidents of violence against health care in Syria
Evidence Links Agent Orange to Bladder Cancer, Hypothyroidism
Also, veterans with Parkinson's-like symptoms can file claim for the condition
