Journal of Combat Medicine
Year:2024 | Volume:7 | Issue:1|Papers Count:7

Background and Aim: As one of the most important crises in the world, the aging of the population has a significant impact on national authority, which can have negative effects on various dimensions of authority. The purpose of the current research is to investigate the impact of the aging population on national authority, and it has been investigated in four areas: economy, maintaining the revolutionary spirit, security and military power, and advanced science.Methods: The current study is a systematic review collected in 2024. Documents and materials related to the subject were accessed on websites such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, SID, Magiran, Health.gov, Online library, Civilica, etc. The search was conducted using keywords such as population aging, national authority, and military power. A total of 320 articles were found and after studying the abstracts, 90 relevant and valid articles were obtained. After a full study of the articles, 46 articles completely related to the subject were identified.Results: Based on various research and studies, the aging of the population has a negative effect on the economy, the maintenance of revolutionary spirit, military power, and advanced science. As the population ages, productivity and the active workforce will decrease, leading to an economic decline. As the population ages, the number of people active in political and social movements decreases, resulting in a decline in the revolutionary spirit in society. With the aging of the population, the costs for the welfare of the elderly military forces increase and the care for strengthening the military power decreases, and also with the reduction of the younger military power, the military power undergoes changes. As the population ages, scientists are focusing on addressing age-related diseases, cognitive decline, and the well-being of the elderly, and the progress of science is moving towards improving the well-being of the elderly.Conclusion: Population aging poses critical challenges to national security, including a declining working-age population, increasing healthcare costs, and economic consequences. However, by embracing technology, adapting recruitment strategies, investing in training, and strengthening international cooperation, the armed forces can mitigate these challenges and maintain readiness and effectiveness in the face of an aging population.

National security is one of the most important basic components of any political system, as it is always threatened from various dimensions. Any national security issue that relies on cyberspace, including health information technology, is potentially at risk. Political elites strive to protect the country from both hard and soft threats. Cybersecurity in the health sector is strategically important and is considered a component of sustainable national security.

Rodents and their species often live in the desert environment and are the reservoir of a large number of important diseases such as leishmaniasis, plague, tularemia, salmonellosis, giardiasis, campylobacter infection, leptospirosis, and scabies. They can easily transmit these diseases to humans and cause illness. Some diseases may appear as epidemics and pose a health hazard to human societies. In addition to health hazards, rodents can cause economic damage to food sources and urban facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to control rodents under any circumstances. In this retrospective analytical study, the state of scientific control against rodents during the 8 years of the imposed war of 1980-1988 was discussed. Scientific methods of improving the environment, physical and chemical combat, and the use of standard rodenticides were employed to control these rodents. Rodent control requires consideration of public health, environmental improvement, and principled and scientific control using updated knowledge against these creatures. This is essential to protect people from diseases transmitted by rodents. These measures were implemented as much as possible according to the facilities and conditions available at that time to reduce diseases transmitted by rodents.

Background and Aim: On February 6, 2023, at 04:17 Turkish time, a powerful and catastrophic earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale shook central and southern Turkey and northern and western Syria for 75 seconds, leaving widespread damage. In this heartbreaking natural disaster, thousands of Turkish citizens lost their lives, and thousands were injured. Relief efforts began with the immediate intervention of local and civilian forces in Turkey and continued with the assistance of foreign aid forces, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. The purpose of this study is to report on the planning, relief, and treatment measures carried out by the medical teams of the armed forces to help save the lives of the injured and provide suggestions for improving crisis management in current and future situations.Methods: The present study used official field reports, literature reviews, and reference databases. First, the actions of the medical centers of the armed forces during the Turkish earthquake were investigated. By reviewing electronic sources, all available documents and articles related to similar medical actions in other countries were identified. After a multi-stage screening process, 20 documents were finally selected, and analysis was conducted after coding.Results: All the actions of the medical centers of the armed forces in the Turkish earthquake incident, in providing optimal medical services to the wounded and injured due to this incident, were identified and presented.Conclusion: Forecasting, planning, and periodic exercises in the country's hospitals, especially those of the armed forces, can save the lives of the injured and improve the treatment process in response to mission needs during unexpected incidents. These measures include pre-accident preparations, post-accident responses, intra-organizational and extra-organizational coordination and interactions, as well as effective periodic training and exercises, etc.

The most sublime theme in describing a healthy life based on the Islamic-Iranian model is the beautiful Quranic word “Hayat Tayyiba.” This phrase means living in the way of God and achieving high goals, reaching the truth, attaining nearness to the Almighty, and embodying divine morality. In this way of life, material comfort and well-being are realized along with spiritual development, progress, and ascension. A healthy lifestyle encompasses religious customs, instructions, and comprehensive health recommendations for living well and leading a purposeful, joyful life free from disease or abnormality. Healthy social behavior and a good way of living form the foundation of human happiness. Emphasizing justice in health and its social determinants will enhance social health and other aspects of well-being while preventing the emergence and development of risk factors for diseases. This significant social achievement will, in turn, ensure, maintain, and enhance security in society. Embracing a healthy lifestyle with an Islamic-Iranian approach will result in a balanced and meaningful personal life, and its impact on social life will contribute to society's attainment of security, order, and participation.

Background and Aim: Smartening the functioning of organizations is one of the important features of the fourth industrial revolution due to the widespread use of new technologies. All processes and equipment in a smart hospital are designed to be connected and integrated through smart software to increase productivity, reduce waste of time and money, and ultimately provide better patient care. For a better understanding of the components of a smart hospital based on modern technologies, this study can be used in the form of a practical and generalizable framework to be used in Iran's health system, especially military hospitals.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted through document content analysis. Initially, all available documents and articles related to the smart hospital were identified by reviewing electronic sources. The selection of documents was purposeful, considering the four criteria of JUPP. After a multi-stage screening process, 56 documents were ultimately selected for analysis, which took place after coding.Results: The ideal features for establishing a field hospital to provide optimal medical services to the wounded and injured due to war or accidents were identified and recorded in 40 fields.Conclusion: Smartening up, it is necessary to make this issue a priority for hospital managers, especially in military hospitals, and to establish the platforms and facilities for implementing and using each of these technologies in the organization to reduce costs, increase productivity, and provide better services to patients.

Background and Aim: The right to health is one of the examples of human rights that are recognized based on the Covenant of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. This study aimed to examine the approach of the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Committee concerning the management of epidemic diseases, particularly in the context of the spread of the Corona pandemic.Methods: This study was descriptive and analytical. The materials and data are qualitative, and data collection methods were used to gather materials and data.Results: The findings showed that one of the dimensions of the right to enjoy the highest attainable standards of health is the management of epidemic diseases. Clause (3)2 of Article 12 of the Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights specifies that one of the steps to be taken to enjoy this right is the necessary measures to prevent, treat and control epidemics.Conclusion: Although the committee pays special attention to this obligation during the outbreak of Corona and makes detailed recommendations in this regard, at other times, this aspect of the right to health is neglected by the committee.