Children In Conflict Zones-Need For Reappraisal Paperback

India

Amarendra Prasad

War and conflicts can have a profound and lasting impact on the emotional, cognitive, behavioral and physiological functioning of an individual. Depending on the circumstances, the psychosocial impacts of disasters can range from mild stress reactions to problems such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). Widespread poverty and hunger, as well as the lack of clean drinking water, basic sanitation and public health infrastructure have led to outbreaks of communicable diseases such as measles, hepatitis A and E, cholera, polio, malaria, tuberculosis, whooping cough and diarrhoeal diseases. Intentional starvation (sometimes used in war), infectious diseases and diarrhoeal diseases can give rise to malnutrition, thereby affecting physical and mental development. The consequences of war can have major impact on the health of children for years to come.

3843363889

9783843363884

English

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

15 Oct 2010

204

The author is a Pediatrician in Indian Army, who has worked with children in conflict zones in Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India.