The last traffic jam: psychologic consequences of nuclear war

Conference · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · West. J. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5895741

Lipton, J E

Probable psychologic problems resulting from a nuclear explosion are described. The attendant stresses are difficult to predict but the behavior of victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki serve as models. Behavior patterns during evacuation, shelter period and postattack are described. (JMT)

• Research Organization: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Bellevue
• OSTI ID: 5895741
• Report Number(s): CONF-8204139-
• Journal Information: West. J. Med.; (United States), Vol. 138:2; Conference: Symposium on the medical consequences of nuclear war, Portland, OR, USA, 17 Apr 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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