Insecurity resulting from armed conflict, political instability, or social disruption increases the risk of communicable disease outbreaks during complex humanitarian emergencies by inhibiting populations’ access to health services, disrupting activities such as immunization and surveillance that prevent the spread of diseases, and making adequate humanitarian responses more difficult.
Full Citation:
Hammer CC, Brainard J, Hunter PR. 2018. Risk factors and risk factor cascades for communicable disease outbreaks in complex humanitarian emergencies: a qualitative systematic review. BMJ Global Health. 3.
Title of Article: Risk factors and risk factor cascades for communicable disease outbreaks in complex humanitarian emergencies: a qualitative systematic review
Author(s): Hammer CC, Brainard J, Hunter PR
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: BMJ Global Health
Publication Volume: 3
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30002920/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000647
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Countries: Global