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War Sailor syndrome.

F Askevold

    Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many WWII Norwegian sailors suffer from war-related anxiety and brain damage. Prolonged extreme stress may cause lasting neurological effects even without physical injury.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry
    • Maritime History

    Background:

    • World War II Norwegian merchant navy survivors face long-term health issues.
    • A significant portion are disabled and on invalid pensions due to war-related conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate a syndrome affecting WWII Norwegian sailors.
    • To explore the link between prolonged wartime stress and potential brain damage.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of affected sailors.
    • Assessment of psychological and neurological symptoms.
    • Limited neuroradiological and neuropsychological examinations.

    Main Results:

    • A majority exhibit a syndrome similar to concentration camp survivors.
    • The syndrome includes non-neurotic anxiety and brain-organic components.
    • Neurological evidence supports the brain-organic aspect in some cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Prolonged extreme stress, like constant fear of death during wartime, can lead to brain damage.
    • This damage can occur without any accompanying physical trauma.
    • The findings highlight the severe, lasting impact of combat stress on cognitive and neurological health.

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