Terrorism and health. (13th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Deboutte, Danielle
• Is Part Of: Journal of intelligence and terrorism studies. Volume 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2016-06-13
• Subjects: health -- healthcare -- terrorism; Intelligence service -- Periodicals; Terrorism -- Periodicals; International relations and terrorism -- Periodicals; 327.1
• DOI: 10.22261/YKKRQ6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2398-6131

Abstract

Abstract: Terrorism affects population health and healthcare in many ways, only some of which can be captured in statistics. Asylum seekers and internally displaced persons fleeing terrorism face obstacles to healthcare during and after escape. Populations remaining in terrorist-occupied regions become isolated and unable to reach basic services. While the Global Terrorism Index reports violent civilian deaths directly due to terrorist attacks, the worldwide effect on mental health, chronic disease management, and access to basic healthcare in general is difficult to quantify with precision. Arguments linking the occurrence of terrorism to inequalities in social service provision need to be further substantiated. Access to healthcare is a human right and impartial provision a must. Terrorism has an especially damaging effect on the health and healthcare of the most vulnerable people. Considering the cost of building resilience, it is better to prevent terrorism.