7. Medical Neglect and Disease
Disease was rampant in Japanese POW camps, fueled by unsanitary conditions and extreme overcrowding. Prisoners suffered from malaria, dysentery, and beriberi with little to no access to medical care. Many camps lacked even basic supplies, and untreated wounds often proved fatal. In some notorious cases, POWs were subjected to inhumane medical experiments, compounding their misery. Such neglect and cruelty led to high mortality rates and lasting health issues among survivors.
