Bibliographic information:

Connolly, Máire A., Michelle Gayer, Michael J. Ryan, Peter Salama, Paul Spiegel, and David L. Heymann. 2004. "Communicable Diseases in Complex Emergencies: Impact and Challenges." The Lancet 364 (9449):1974-1983. 

Abstract:

Communicable diseases are the cause of most of the deaths that occur in complex emergencies.  This review looks at risk factors, epidemiological factors, and programs to prevent and control diseases.  The authors highlight areas for future research.  Their search methodology is described and keywords are provided.  A list of 76 references is included. 

Access:

• online text = http://www.thelancet.com/ (free access to selected online content, with registration);
• online text (via WHO) = http://www.who.int/malaria/publications/atoz/lancet2004ce_1/en/index.html;

• Worldcat records = http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2141608 and http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1755507

Category:

Disease

Resource type:

Journal article