Trends and patterns of deaths, injuries and intentional disabilities within the Libyan armed conflict: 2012-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The consequences of armed conflicts impose considerable burdens on the economy and health care services, particularly in countries that are not equipped to deal with them, such as in the Middle-East, and North African countries. Little is known about the burden of mortality and injury resulting from the Libyan armed conflict. This study aimed to determine the trends and patterns of mortality, injury and disabilities directly associated with the Libyan armed conflict and analyze the geographic variation within the country during 2012-2107.

Methods

Data on conflict-related deaths, injuries, and disabilities were obtained from the national registry offices. The information included date, place, and demographic information. A questionnaire was also used to obtain info

SUBMITTER: Daw MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510427 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature