Human Suffering in Wars** Wars between countries really do inflict profound harm on human populations, and it's not just the dramatic headlines either; like, you can feel the consequences everywhere, even long after the fighting stops. The most immediate result is the plain loss of life. Civilians, soldiers, and humanitarian workers often end up as casualties of bombings, shootings, or other violent acts, sometimes in ways nobody can even explain later. Past the deaths, wars leave countless people injured, scarred for years, or living with trauma. Survivors often carry long-term physical pain and psychological scars such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, and it can ...