The impact of the Vietnam War on Veterans and their Families

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The impact of the Vietnam War on Veterans and their Families by Mind Map: The impact of the Vietnam War on Veterans and their Families

1. Psychological Impact

1.1. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1.2. Flashbacks/ Nightmares/ Cold sweats

1.3. Insomnia/ Having to sleep on the floor like in the jungle

1.4. Depression

1.5. Psychological stress

1.5.1. Drug Addictions/ Alcoholism

1.6. Different type of war to usual

1.6.1. No home front

1.6.2. no where was safe/ couldnt relax

1.6.3. Vietcong didn't wear uniform

1.6.3.1. Could be local barman

1.6.3.2. could be shoeshine

1.6.3.3. could be boy

1.6.3.4. could be prostitute

1.6.4. Constant stress returned home with the soldiers

1.7. Not welcome when they returned

1.8. Lack of support from RSL clubs

1.9. Government constantly denied any link between chemicals and health issues of veterans

1.10. Fewer men served in Vietnam

1.10.1. Less men understood what the war experience was like

1.11. Sense of embarrassment regarding service

2. Impact on Families

2.1. Violence

2.2. Family breakdowns

2.3. Addictions

2.4. Suicides

2.5. Miscarriages

2.6. Birth abnormalities

2.7. Lukemia in children

2.8. Trouble holding a job

3. Physical impact

3.1. Exposure to Defoliants such as Agent Orange

3.1.1. Skin Blisters

3.1.2. Itching

3.1.3. Flushes

3.1.4. Rashes

3.1.5. Nasal problems, blurred vision

3.1.6. Respritory Disorders

3.1.7. Cardiovascular Disorders

3.1.8. Nervous System Disorders

3.1.9. gastrointestinal disorders

3.1.10. Gastro-urinary Disorders

3.1.11. Diabetes

3.2. Deafness from use of constant artillery

3.3. Amputation

3.4. Maleria, cancer/Tumours

3.5. Death

3.5.1. 7% higher death rate than general male population.

3.5.1.1. Cancers21%

3.5.1.2. Prostate cancer 53%

3.5.1.3. Lung cancer 29%

3.5.1.4. Ischaemic heart disease 10%

3.5.1.5. Suicides 21%