FHP&R Health Topics
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Landmines
A landmine is a type of self-contained explosive device which is placed onto or into the ground, exploding when triggered by a vehicle, a person, or an animal. The name originates from the practice of sapping, where tunnels were dug under opposing forces or fortifications and filled with explosives. more...
Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by infected sand flies most commonly causing skin sores (cutaneous form) or affecting the internal organs (visceral form). more...
Low-level Chemical Warfare Agent Exposures
The DoD has funded twenty research projects to evaluate the possible long-term health effects of low-level chemical warfare agent exposures. more...