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War and Health: Lessons from the Gulf War summarises 14 years of scientific and medical research into 'Gulf War Syndrome'. It sets the record straight and promotes more informed dialogue between public, media, politicians and medicine. The book concludes that the syndrome has no causal basis and there is no specific Gulf-related illness. Based on published findings and the contributors' own clinical experience, the book explores both causality and outcomes. It describes the issues that have promulgated the concept of 'Gulf War Syndrome' and looks at the historical background to post-combat disorders, identifying common features and factors that shape their symptoms and the explanations attached to them. War and Health: Lessons from the Gulf War provides primary care doctors, hospital physicians and medical students with an up-to-date understanding of the scientific evidence and fills a significant gap in the medical and psychiatric literature.
This book investigates the scientific and medical evidence surrounding 'Gulf War Syndrome' and its historical context.
Authored by Harry Lee, 'War and Health: Lessons from the Gulf War' synthesizes 14 years of research to address the complex issue of 'Gulf War Syndrome'. The book aims to clarify the scientific findings and foster a more informed discussion among the public, media, politicians, and the medical community. It argues that the syndrome lacks a causal basis and that no specific illness is linked to the Gulf War, drawing on both published research and the clinical experiences of its contributors.
The book is presented as a definitive scientific and medical assessment of 'Gulf War Syndrome', aiming to correct public and media misconceptions. It provides a detailed review of research and clinical experience to support its conclusion that the syndrome has no specific causal basis. The work is intended to serve as a crucial resource for medical professionals, offering an up-to-date understanding of the evidence and filling a gap in the literature.
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Publication Date:
2007-01-01
ISBN-10:
0470512377
ISBN-13:
9780470512371
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