War and Public Health

This volume 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 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. Case studies of military conflicts, including the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, provide
striking illustrations of the issues covered in the book.