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Aviator's Neurasthenia: The Hidden Cost of Flight

Aviator’s Neurasthenia: The Hidden Cost of Flight

Aviator’s Neurasthenia: An Overview and Definition Aviator’s Neurasthenia (AN) represents a distinct psychological and neurological syndrome observed in personnel engaged in flight operations, fundamentally characterized by symptoms stemming from chronic operational stress and cumulative fatigue inherent to the aviation environment. Historically categorized under the broader umbrella of neurasthenia—a term associated with nervous exhaustion—AN is specifically […]

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