ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND WAR, WHAT TO EXPECT?

Abstract

The aim. To conduct an analysis and generalize scientific publications on the influence of war factors on morbidity indicators and the clinical course of arterial hypertension. Materials and methods. An analysis and generalization of scientific research and publications on the specifics of morbidity among military personnel and the population affected by war has been conducted. The following methods were utilized: a systematic approach, bibliosemantic analysis, and analytical methods. Results: The article focuses on the influence of war factors on the incidence rates and clinical course of arterial hypertension in both military personnel and the civilian population. Through a review of historical data and modern scientific sources, the study examines the long-term effects of stress factors on the development of hypertension, the peculiarities of its clinical manifestations, and the potential for predicting complications in individuals affected by military operations. The impact of nervous tension is particularly evident among frontline soldiers, as hypertension is observed, on average, 3-4 times more frequently compared to soldiers in the rear. The article emphasizes the clear correlation between the frequency of arterial hypertension in servicemen and the duration of their frontline deployment. Conclusion. Severe mental trauma and negative emotions, experienced by both military personnel and the civilian population during war, can not only contribute to an increased incidence of hypertension but also lead to a significant rise in the occurrence of the disease in young individuals, with severe clinical manifestations expected.

Keywords

• arterial hypertension
• war
• chronic stress
• military personnel
• risk factors