The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis
ABSTRACT Decades of violence in Colombia led to the relocation of millions of rural families into urban areas, where the violation of human rights and abuse add to the struggle to meet most basic needs. Lack of housing, economic instability, poor access to healthcare and education impact their ove...
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Decades of violence in Colombia led to the relocation of millions of rural families into urban areas, where the violation of human rights and abuse add to the struggle to meet most basic needs. Lack of housing, economic instability, poor access to healthcare and education impact their overall health. Unfortunately, implementation of laws created to alleviate the crisis has been unsuccessful, as armed groups target aid efforts through violence and threats. While the role of physicians is limited, advocacy and collaboration with other organizations can help improve the health and well-being of this population.
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Des décennies de violence en Colombie ont mené au relogement de millions de familles rurales vers des milieux urbains, où la violation des droits de la personne et les sévices exacerbent la lutte pour subvenir aux besoins fondamentaux. Le manque de logement, l’instabilité économique, et l’accès restreint aux soins de santé et à l’éducation ont un impact sur leur santé globale. Malheureusement, l’établissement de lois conçues pour alléger la crise s’est révélé sans succès, puisque des groupes armés ciblent ces efforts d’aide humanitaire avec de la violence et des menaces. Bien que le rôle des médecins soit limité, les activités de plaidoyer et la collaboration avec d’autres organismes peuvent aider à améliorer la santé et le bien-être de cette population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1490300edb5a45eebd759ed2b67617782022-12-21T22:02:28ZengUniversity of OttawaUniversity of Ottawa Journal of Medicine2292-650X2292-65182016-11-016210.18192/uojm.v6i2.1558The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian CrisisJuliana Andrea Barrera Ramirez0Hernan Dario Franco1University of OttawaUniversity of OttawaABSTRACT Decades of violence in Colombia led to the relocation of millions of rural families into urban areas, where the violation of human rights and abuse add to the struggle to meet most basic needs. Lack of housing, economic instability, poor access to healthcare and education impact their overall health. Unfortunately, implementation of laws created to alleviate the crisis has been unsuccessful, as armed groups target aid efforts through violence and threats. While the role of physicians is limited, advocacy and collaboration with other organizations can help improve the health and well-being of this population. RÉSUMÉ Des décennies de violence en Colombie ont mené au relogement de millions de familles rurales vers des milieux urbains, où la violation des droits de la personne et les sévices exacerbent la lutte pour subvenir aux besoins fondamentaux. Le manque de logement, l’instabilité économique, et l’accès restreint aux soins de santé et à l’éducation ont un impact sur leur santé globale. Malheureusement, l’établissement de lois conçues pour alléger la crise s’est révélé sans succès, puisque des groupes armés ciblent ces efforts d’aide humanitaire avec de la violence et des menaces. Bien que le rôle des médecins soit limité, les activités de plaidoyer et la collaboration avec d’autres organismes peuvent aider à améliorer la santé et le bien-être de cette population.https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/1558IDPDeterminants of HealthForced displacement |
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| title | The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis |
| title_full | The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis |
| title_short | The Effect of Conflict and Displacement on the Health of Internally Displaced People: The Colombian Crisis |
| title_sort | effect of conflict and displacement on the health of internally displaced people the colombian crisis |
| topic | IDP Determinants of Health Forced displacement |
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