Children under 5 years of age bear the greatest burden of indirect conflict-associated mortality (indirect mortality results from disruption of health services including immunization, food insecurity, and high risk living conditions such as those found in refugee camps). The leading causes of child death in these circumstances include respiratory infections, diarrhea, measles, malaria, and malnutrition.
Full Citation:
Kadir, A., Shenoda, S., Goldhagen, J., et al.. 2018. The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children. Pediatrics. 142(6).
Title of Article: The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children
Author(s): Kadir, A., Shenoda, S., Goldhagen, J., et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: Pediatrics
Publication Volume: 142(6)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30397168/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1542/peds.2018-2586
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Malaria | Measles | Pneumonia
Countries: Global