War and Public Health

Author: Barry S. Levy
Edition: 2
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B00ATH59H8
Category: Medical

War and Public Health

The first comprehensive examination of the relationship between war and public health, this book documents the public health consequences of war and describes what health professionals can do to minimize these consequences and even help prevent war altogether. Download War and Public Health medical books for free.
It explores the effects of war on health, human rights, and the environment. The health and environmental impact of both conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction--nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons--is described in chapters that cover the consequences of their production, testing, maintenance, use, and disposal. Separate chapters cover especially vulnerable populations, such as women, children, and refugees. In-depth descriptions of specific military conflicts, including Get War and Public Health our bestseller medical books.

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