Autonomic Dysfunction in Gulf War Veterans
Abstract
For military personnel, the sequellae of war include the immediate dangers of combat and the potential for long-term medical and psychological disability. Factors such as fatigue, hunger, lack of sleep, and exposure to weather extremes combine to present the soldier with cumulative physical stress, and with the physiological stress that is an unavoidable consequence of physical stress. The valid fear of dying or of being wounded and the emotional effects of seeing others injured or dead, combine with physical stressors to define the actualities of past and present day battlefield experience I 2345 for many men and women. Reports indicate that the overwhelming majority of soldiers experience fear during or before battle with physical symptoms that have been well-documented. Over time, prolonged exposure to such combined physical and psychological stressors can result in individual exhaustion and decreased combat effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA405043
Entities
People
- Antonio Sastre
- Mary R. Cook
Organizations
- MRIGlobal