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Iraq War mortality estimates: a systematic review.

Christine Tapp1, Frederick M Burkle, Kumanan Wilson

  • 1Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.

Conflict and Health
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Estimates of Iraqi deaths since the 2003 invasion vary widely, with higher-quality studies showing greater mortality. This review highlights the need for sound epidemiologic methods to accurately assess war-related mortality burdens.

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Published on: January 8, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • International Humanitarian Law

Background:

  • The 2003 United States invasion of Iraq resulted in significant, yet unclear, mortality.
  • Understanding civilian casualties in modern warfare is crucial for public health and international law.
  • This study reviews Iraqi death estimates post-invasion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and assess the methodological quality of studies estimating Iraqi deaths since the 2003 invasion.
  • To analyze the range and causes of mortality reported in existing literature.
  • To identify gaps in methodology and inform interpretation of mortality data.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of 15 electronic databases (inception-January 2008) and non-structured searches.
  • Inclusion of primary research studies on Iraqi deaths post-invasion; exclusion of summary studies and specific sub-populations.
  • Calculation of crude and cause-specific mortality rates and average deaths per day.

Main Results:

  • Thirteen studies met eligibility criteria, employing diverse methodologies.
  • Population-based studies, deemed highest quality, reported the highest mortality estimates.
  • Average daily deaths ranged from 48 to 759; cause-specific mortality rates varied from 0.64 to 10.25 per 1,000 annually.

Conclusions:

  • The war and its sequelae imposed a substantial mortality burden on Iraq.
  • Established epidemiological methods were infrequently used in the reviewed studies.
  • There is a critical need for robust epidemiologic approaches and clear guidelines for interpreting mortality estimates.