| Social Determinants of Health in Countries in Conflict: A Perspective from the Eastern Mediterranean Contributor(s): Who Regional Office for the Eastern Medi (Author) |
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ISBN: 929021631X ISBN-13: 9789290216315 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Health Risk Assessment - Medical | Public Health - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief |
| Dewey: 303 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.5" W x 9.3" (0.35 lbs) 68 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Social inequality is widely recognized as an important cause of conflict and the social determinants of health in conflict settings reflect and reinforce these inequalities. This publication explores the impact of conflict and occupation on the health of people in six countries of the region, identifying loss of human rights, breaches of medical neutrality and psychosocial distress as key determinants that affect people's health in crisis settings. The publication also identifies some examples of activities and interventions that may help to mitigate the impact of these conflicts on the health and well-being of affected populations, as well as policy implications for all concerned parties. |
Contributor Bio(s): Who Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean: - WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |