Nuclear War/Weapons
The WSMA acknowledges that there can be no adequate medical preparedness
for the devastating consequences of nuclear war, and prevention is the
only reasonable medical response to the hazards posed by nuclear weapons.
The WSMA endorses increased professional and public education about the
medical consequences of nuclear war.
The WSMA does not support or endorse activities which imply that nuclear
war is survivable. (Res 15, D-83) (Amended A-17) (Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA endorses the following statement as set forth by Physicians for
Social Responsibility: “We call on the nations of the world, and
especially on the nuclear weapon states, to enter immediately into
negotiations to abolish nuclear weapons.” (Amended A-17) (Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA endorses efforts to plan for the consequences of nuclear
incidents. (Res A-3, A-96) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services