Abstract
At the launch, held in the CabinetWar Rooms, the then Secretary of State for InternationalDevelopment, Hilary Benn, outlined the links between theprevention of violent conflict and the alleviation of poverty,international security and protection of basic human rightsfor all.The impact of violent conflict on health is evident. Incountries affected by conflict, health systems are destroyedand take years to regenerate. The effects of the conflict andensuing poverty are demonstrable across indicators such asmaternal and child mortality rates, nutrition and infectiousdiseases. Displaced populations suffer high rates ofmortality, particularly in the early stages of displacement;communicable diseases and psychological distress arecommonplace, as are injuries from antipersonnel mines,firearms and other violent acts. Understanding the causes ofviolent conflict and working towards prevention is animportant part of promoting health at a global level.
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