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 Back to Calendar 2007

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Topic: Man-made health disasters: The example of Iraq and our ethical responsibilities
Presenter:
Wael Al-Delaimy, M.D., Ph.D., UCSD Family and Preventive Medicine
Location: Medical Teaching Facility (MTF) 175
Presentation
Abstract:
Iraq as a nation has undergone major tribulations for the last 28 years.
An estimated 1.5-2 million Iraqis have suffered premature death during this
period. This presentation looks at Iraq's recent history from a public
health point of view, examining internal and external contributions to arguably one of the world's worst man-made health disasters. Discussion will focus on the what is and can be done by the international medical and public health communities and what are ethical responsibilities are as public health and medical advocates.

The Speaker will draw on some of his personal experiences as well as the literature documenting the consequences of these events.
Readings:
  • A Ascherio, R Chase, T Cote, G Dehaes, E Hoskins, J Laaouej, M Passey, S Qaderi, S Shuqaidef, MC Smith, and et al. "Effect of the Gulf War on infant and child mortality in Iraq." N. Engl. J. Med. 1992 Sep 24;327 (13): 931-6.

  • R Horton. "Iraq: Time to signal a new era for health in foreign policy."
    The Lancet, 2006 Oct 21;368(9545):1395-7

  • P Kandela. " Medical Services Continue to Decline in Iraq." The Lancet, Vol. 353, May 29, 1999.
Note: Readings are available to UCSD affiliates through electronic reserves at http://reserves.ucsd.edu  Search "Devereaux" or "SOM 100". Click on the link for the course page, accept the copyright statement, and view the files on reserve. Relevant reading is in the folder for this month. For help with accessing reserves, call ext. 47092.