From Roman gladiators to today's revolutionary war, war has been a focal point of our society since the dawn of time. Some may argue that war is an essential element in maintaining our lavish lifestyles and establishing internal security; however, "war includes the deprivation of basic existential needs and all human rights and values, it eliminates emotional comfort, it causes irreversible material and family losses, physical exhaustion, psychological collapse and renders all daily routines” (Flogel and Lauc.) Each type of health plays a considerable role in the overall metabolic processes of every living organism on earth. An equal combination of these three types of health is crucial for human survival. The benefits of war can be considerable; However, war poses a multi-faceted danger to the existence of the human race, as it affects all strata of an individual's physical, mental and social well-being. The human body is an incredible phenomenon with complex mechanisms that benefit good physical health and well-being. be. Nutrition plays a major role in good physical health. However, according to a dietitian employed at the Alexandria VA Hospital, there is compelling evidence that veterans are suffering from malnutrition due to food rations and lack of resources. Additionally, war exposes soldiers to dangerous physical situations that destroy the symmetry of the societal infrastructure that supports physical well-being. One of the common effects of armed combat is exposure to infectious diseases and toxic chemicals. Malaria, a parasite transmitted to a human host through mosquito bites, is a deadly disease that infects veterans who travel to tropical or subtropical regions. Symptoms include nausea, headaches, chills and fevers... middle of paper ...... nationwide. It is true that war has its advantages for society; However, the impact of war on a person's overall health cannot be ignored. Works Cited “Agent Orange”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 4, 2014. Web. April 4, 2014. Flögel, Mirna and Gordan Lauc. “War Stress – Effects of War in the Former Yugoslavia Region.” . No. Internet. March 13, 2014. Hochgesang, Josh, Attorney Tracye and Toby Stevenson. “The Psychological Effects of the Vietnam War.” . Np, July 26, 1999. Web. March 13, 2014. “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). »: Symptoms, treatment and self-help. Np, nd Web.01 April 2014. “PTSD. » Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, January 7, 2014. Web. March 30, 2014. “War: consequences of, physical aspects. » Violence in America. Ed. Ronald Gottesman and Richard Maxwell Brown. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999. United States History in Context.Web. April 1. 2014.