Office of Academic Affiliations
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
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Website
VHA Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Environmental Agents
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Reviewed:
November 8, 2007
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