From Gulf War Syndrome to Balkan War Syndrome.

The Gulf War Illnesses story points at a particular public health problem of our time – how to convey complicated information to the public in an acceptable and understandable way. For public health, it is of crucial importance to present and communicate the truth, which always goes hand in hand with some degree of uncertainty. The responsibility of public health professionals and other physicians is to fully and honestly present information to patients and community as a whole, although the message may not always be pleasant.