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War and Its Consequences
War and Its Consequences
Monday, November 4, 2013: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oral
War has unintended consequences on combatants and civilians alike. These will be illustrated in this session with special focus on Agent Orange, but also other hazards of war.
Session Objectives: 1. Assess the impact of armed conflict on non-combatant civilians
2. Identify sources of chemical contamination in Vietnam dating from the Vietnam War to present
3. Describe the significance and potential of the "Ranch Hand" Data
Moderator:
Arnold Schecter, MD, MPH
Organizer:
Arnold Schecter, MD, MPH
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by: Vietnam Caucus
Endorsed by: Ethics SPIG, Peace Caucus, APHA-Student Assembly, Socialist Caucus, Breastfeeding Forum, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health
CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)
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