Who Really Pays the Price of War?

In today’s episode, Ariel walks us through the public health impacts of war. We start by providing a very brief history of human conflict. Next, we talk about technological advances during WWI, WWII, and the Cold War that have made modern warfare extremely deadly. We then discuss the on-going Iran War, and finish out the discussion on why war is terrible for public health. Spoiler alert: it affects more than just service members.Mattie also discusses global wins in renewable energy, more analysis of Survivor as it relates to public health, and a whole long list of recalls.Recalls:4/14/26 Good Brain Tonic 16 oz & 32 oz - potential botulism4/13/26 Morovan Gel Nail Polish Remover (15ml) - Prohibited Methylene Chloride and Chloroform4/10/26 Vital Nutrient Aller-C Dietary Supplement - Undeclared egg, hazelnut and soy4/08/26 Revitaderm, Tridergel Antiseptic wound care gel bottles and tubes - Lysinibacillus fusiformis, an environmental organism4/07/26 DTF Sexual Chocolate - Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil4/03/26 Karns FoodsMini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups - May contain undeclared peanut allergen4/03/26 Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade and Fruit Punch - Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Milk4/02/26 RAW FARM Raw milk cheddar cheese, shredded and block - Potential E. coli4/01/26 Kian Pee Wan Dietary supplement capsules marketed for treatment for gaining weight and stimulating appetite - Device & Drug Safety/Unapproved Drug4/01/26 Christopher Ranch, Garland Peeled Garlic - Potential Clostridium BotulinumSend us Fan MailSupport the showWant to support PHGC? Subscribe for special episodes or donate as a supporter. Want some PHGC merch? We now have a store on TeePublic! Check it out here.Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with a friend!---The views expressed on this episode are our own.We are available by email at [email protected] and on Instagram and TikTok at @publichealthgroupchat.Theme music generated in Soundful.