Child Health in Complex Emergencies

by William M. Weiss, Anne Henderson Siegle, Dory Storms, et al.

Addressing the health needs of children in complex emergencies is critical to the success of relief efforts and requires coordinated and effective interventions. However, little systematic work has been undertaken to evaluate such care. To address this need, this monograph presents a review of the published literature in this area, providing background on the burden of disease, the major causes of morbidity and mortality, and the evidence base...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309100631
• ISBN13: 9780309100632
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 84 Pages