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[Long-term medical complications of Holocaust trauma]

Samuel Sarfati1, Alexis Astruc2, Jonathan Taïeb3

  • 1Département de médecine générale, faculté de médecine Versailles-Saint-Quentin- en-Yvelines, 2 avenue de la Source- de-la-Bièvre, 78100 Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France.

Soins. Gerontologie
|April 8, 2022
PubMed

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Holocaust survivors face aging challenges like illness and isolation. This study examines the lasting medical effects of Holocaust trauma on survivors

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychotraumatology
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Holocaust survivors are aging, presenting unique health challenges.
  • Common aging issues are exacerbated by the trauma of the Holocaust.
  • Long-term health consequences of extreme trauma require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term medical consequences of Holocaust trauma.
  • To understand the specific health issues faced by aging Holocaust survivors.
  • To identify the impact of historical trauma on later-life health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on aging Holocaust survivors.
  • Analysis of medical records and health outcomes.
  • Qualitative interviews with survivors about their health experiences.

Main Results:

  • Survivors exhibit higher rates of chronic illnesses.
  • Psychological trauma correlates with physical health decline.
  • Social isolation is a significant factor in health deterioration.

Conclusions:

  • Holocaust trauma has profound and lasting medical consequences.
  • Aging survivors require specialized, trauma-informed healthcare.
  • Further research is needed to support this population.

Keywords:
HolocaustShoahcomplicationmorbiditymorbiditémortalitymortalitésurvivantsurvivortraumatraumatisme

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