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The War (on Terror) on Alzheimer's
Daniel R George1, Peter J Whitehouse
1Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, USA.
Dementia (London, England)
|January 2, 2014
Summary
The "War on Terror" and "War on Alzheimer's disease" share similar rhetoric and problems, impacting public health through head injuries and environmental neglect. New language is needed to address cognitive aging and conflict prevention effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
- Sociology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- The post-9/11 era saw parallel US-led campaigns: the "War on Terror" and the "War on Alzheimer's disease."
- Both campaigns exhibit overlapping rhetoric, practical challenges, and a shared neglect of environmental factors contributing to suffering.
- Emerging public health concerns include war-related head injuries and their link to cognitive decline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the parallels in framing and execution between the "War on Terror" and the "War on Alzheimer's disease."
- To examine the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and traumatic environmental injuries (TEI).
- To propose alternative discourse for addressing cognitive aging and preventing social conflict.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of the rhetoric and strategies employed in both "wars."
- Review of literature on the long-term health impacts of TBI and environmental factors.
- Conceptual exploration of language and societal values in public discourse.
Main Results:
- Significant overlap exists in the language and conceptual frameworks of the "War on Terror" and the "War on Alzheimer's disease."
- War-related head injuries (TBI) and environmental factors (TEI) represent critical, interconnected public health issues.
- Current discourse disproportionately favors expedient "war" rhetoric over more holistic approaches.
Conclusions:
- Addressing cognitive aging and preventing violent conflict necessitates a shift away from militaristic language.
- Adopting principles from the ecological movement can foster a more effective vernacular for societal challenges.
- A new language emphasizing higher ideals and values is crucial for public discourse on terrorism, Alzheimer's, and well-being.
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