Epidemiology in Military and Veteran Populations

Proceedings of the Second Biennial Conference, March 7, 1990

Author: Page, William F.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309045483
eISBN Pdf: 9780309572392
Place of publication: United States
Year of digital publication: 1991
Month: January
Pages: 112
Language: English

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This book contains papers presented at a conference which describe studies of a World War II hepatitis epidemic, a genetic analysis of substance use in veteran twins, hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, the psychological effects of military captivity, and dioxin in adipose tissue.

Other papers discuss radiation risk studies in military populations and resources for epidemiologic research in Vietnam-era veterans. This volume should be of interest to epidemiologists, medical researchers, and others interested in public health.

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Front Matter
Means and Ends
Synopses of Papers
Yellow Fever Vaccine-Associated Hepatitis Epidemic During World War II: Follow-up More than 40 Years Later
Substance Use in World War II Veteran Twins: A Genetic Analysis
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges
Psychological Effects of Military Captivity
Dioxins and Dibenzofurans in Adipose Tissue of U.S. Vietnam Veterans and Controls
Radiation Risk Studies in Military Populations
Resources for Epidemiologic Research in Vietnam Era Veteran Populations within the Department of Veteran Affairs