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Structural Violence and its Effects on Children Living in War and Armed Conflict Zones: A Palestinian Perspective

Osama Tanous1

  • 1Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

International Journal of Health Services : Planning, Administration, Evaluation
|August 31, 2021
PubMed

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The Palestine-Israel conflict inflicts severe physical and psychological harm on children. Understanding structural violence is crucial for addressing the ongoing public health crisis and preventing further child casualties in the region.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Conflict Studies

Background:

  • Recent events in Palestine-Israel have caused significant distress within the medical community.
  • The pediatric population is particularly vulnerable, with recent conflicts resulting in child fatalities in both Gaza and Israel.
  • Armed conflicts have profound direct and indirect impacts on children's well-being, including physical injury and toxic stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical context of recurrent wars and military aggressions in Palestine-Israel.
  • To contextualize the impact of these conflicts on children from a public health perspective.
  • To elucidate the role of structural violence in perpetuating immediate violence.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of the Palestine-Israel conflict.
  • Public health framework application.
  • Review of pediatric health outcomes in conflict zones.

Main Results:

  • Recurrent wars and military aggressions have a devastating toll on children.
  • Structural violence plays a key role in the perpetuation of immediate violence and harm.
  • Children experience direct physical harm and indirect psychological distress (toxic stress).

Conclusions:

  • Urgent attention is needed to address the pediatric health crisis stemming from the Palestine-Israel conflict.
  • A public health approach is essential to understand and mitigate the impact of structural violence on children.
  • Interventions must consider the historical context and broader determinants of health in conflict-affected regions.

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