Medicine and Healthcare in War and Conflict

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Medicine and Healthcare in War and Conflict by Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem, Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem
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Author: Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem ISBN: 9781465717832
Publisher: Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem Publication: November 27, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem
ISBN: 9781465717832
Publisher: Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem
Publication: November 27, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

A compilation of seven essays on the challenges of providing healthcare in regions of war and conflict:

This book by a medical doctor and humanitarian worker discusses some of the challenges of practicing medicine in areas affected by war and political instability. The content includes discussions on disease epidemics, effects on women, infant mortality, landmine injuries, and the effects of depleted uranium ammunition used in populated areas. It also includes essays on waterborne diseases including cholera and epidemic illnesses such as tuberculosis that persist in areas of poverty and conflict.

Table of Contents

1. Waterborne Disease Outbreaks
2. Disease Epidemic Health Concerns in Afghanistan
3. The Rise of Tuberculosis in Areas of Conflict and Poverty
4. The Impact of War and Conflict on the Health of Women
5. Consequences of War and Conflict on Medicine and Healthcare
6. The Burden of Landmines on Healthcare
7. Health Effects of Depleted Uranium Ammunition

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A compilation of seven essays on the challenges of providing healthcare in regions of war and conflict:

This book by a medical doctor and humanitarian worker discusses some of the challenges of practicing medicine in areas affected by war and political instability. The content includes discussions on disease epidemics, effects on women, infant mortality, landmine injuries, and the effects of depleted uranium ammunition used in populated areas. It also includes essays on waterborne diseases including cholera and epidemic illnesses such as tuberculosis that persist in areas of poverty and conflict.

Table of Contents

1. Waterborne Disease Outbreaks
2. Disease Epidemic Health Concerns in Afghanistan
3. The Rise of Tuberculosis in Areas of Conflict and Poverty
4. The Impact of War and Conflict on the Health of Women
5. Consequences of War and Conflict on Medicine and Healthcare
6. The Burden of Landmines on Healthcare
7. Health Effects of Depleted Uranium Ammunition

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