The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children

Children are increasingly exposed to armed conflict and targeted by governmental and nongovernmental combatants. Armed conflict directly and indirectly affects children's physical, mental, and behavioral health. It can affect every organ system, and its impact can persist throughout the life co...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2018-12, Vol.142 (6), p.1
Main Authors: Shenoda, Sherry, Kadir, Ayesha, Pitterman, Shelly, Goldhagen, Jeffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Armed Conflicts - psychology
Armed forces
Child
Child Welfare - psychology
Children
Childrens health
Conflict
Firearms
Global Health
Health behavior
Health behaviour
Humans
Influence
Medical personnel
Mental Health
Morbidity
Morbidity - trends
Mortality
Pediatrics
Psychological aspects
Social aspects
Stress, Psychological - epidemiology
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Warfare - psychology
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Summary:Children are increasingly exposed to armed conflict and targeted by governmental and nongovernmental combatants. Armed conflict directly and indirectly affects children's physical, mental, and behavioral health. It can affect every organ system, and its impact can persist throughout the life course. In addition, children are disproportionately impacted by morbidity and mortality associated with armed conflict. A children's rights-based approach provides a framework for collaboration by the American Academy of Pediatrics, child health professionals, and national and international partners to respond in the domains of clinical care, systems development, and policy formulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics and child health professionals have critical and synergistic roles to play in the global response to the impact of armed conflict on children.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2018-2585