In a study of the overlap between complex humanitarian emergencies and disease outbreaks, researchers found that more than 40% of complex emergencies that occurred between 2005-2014 were associated with an outbreak of infectious disease, with a high likelihood that the outbreak was vaccine-preventable.
Full Citation:
Culver A, Rochat R, Cookson S. 2017. Public health implications of complex emergencies and natural disasters. Conflict and health. 11(1).
Title of Article: Public health implications of complex emergencies and natural disasters
Author(s): Culver A, Rochat R, Cookson S
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: Conflict and health
Publication Volume: 11(1)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29209410/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1186/s13031-017-0135-8
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Immunization Terms: Outbreaks
Countries: Global