"In summary, there is evidence that fetal environment is an extremely important factor delineating the original structure, function and behavior patterns of human beings. The alterations in fetal environment most important in war are perhaps in nutrition and in the chemical-physiological changes in the mother''s body brought about by maternal emotion, and possibly fatigue. Alterations in these factors may produce infants more susceptible to disease, to rickets and scurvy, to dental decay, and children whose growth progress is slower. It is conceivable that there may be gross alterations in skeletal structure and the alterations in the structure of such organs as the central nervous system may limit the ultimate potentialities of individuals. The chemical-physiological aspect of severely disturbed maternal emotions may be responsible for the birth during wartime of children exhibiting a high incidence of unstable behavior and functional disorders, particularly of the gastrointestinal system.".