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The hidden toll of war: long-term health risks at Europe’s doorstep
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Published: 22 December 2025
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Armed conflicts unfolding along and near Europe’s borders have generated an extraordinary humanitarian response and a justifiable focus on acute trauma care...
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The hidden toll of war: long-term health risks at Europe’s doorstep. (2025). Italian Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.4081/itjm.2025.2403
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