[en] The nuclear weapons have a terrifying power of devastation. A civilan nuclear accident has its own dramatic consequences. Both situations are, however, totally distinct with regard to medical consequences. The Gulf war and Balkan war syndromes might be in part caused by uranium used in conventional amunitions. Th erisk of nuclear terrorism is an emerging eventuality.
Disciplines :
Dermatology
Author, co-author :
Pierard, Gérald ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Language :
French
Title :
La guerre et la médecine d'une culture de paix. 4- Synopsis des armes nucléaires.
Alternative titles :
[en] Warfare and peace culture medecine. 4- Synopsis of nuclear weapons.
