Document Abstract
Published:
2002
The sanctions bombshell - rising child mortality in Iraq
The sanctions bombshell - rising child mortality in Iraq
Until the Gulf War in 1991, Iraq's social and economic development was rapid and impressive. These gains were abruptly halted and reversed by the war and the ensuing economic sanctions. How has this affected the health of Iraqi children? Has the United Nations (UN) 'Oil for Food' programme improved the child mortality rate?



