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World War II Health Issues Readings


World War II -
Brief overview of the war.
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
Total who served in all Armed Forces: 16,112,566

Unique Health Risks
Infectious Diseases
Wounds
Frostbite/Cold Injury
Mustard Gas Testing
Exposure to nuclear weapons
Nuclear Cleanup
What theatre?

  Pacific - Europe - Asia

Battle Deaths: 291,557
Wounded: : 671,846
Medals of Honor: 433

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