The direct and indirect costs of explosive violence Recognition and documentation need to translate into policy action and political support

摘要

Violent conflict remains a major risk to human health and explosive weapons are an important cause of death and injury in such situations. The health consequences are devastating. Explosive weapons cause death, injury, and psychological disabilities. They also cost lives through their effects on the health system, human resources in health, water and sanitation systems, electricity supplies, and the general diversion of human and economic resources away from health planning and health services towards defence and securing stability.