Health Consequences of War: From Trauma to Chronic Diseases

Ameneh  Marzban

doi:10.18502/ssu.v34i3.21718

Ameneh Marzban Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ssu.v34i3.21718

Keywords: War, Trauma, Chronic diseases, Public health, Healthcare disruption.

Abstract

Introduction: War is among the most devastating threats to human health, and its consequences extend far beyond direct injuries and fatalities on the battlefield (1). It leads to a wide range of short- and long-term health problems that affect individuals, families, and entire communities. Major consequences include psychological trauma, chronic non communicable diseases, infectious diseases outbreaks, malnutrition, and the collapse of healthcare systems (2).