Starvation remains the leading cause of death in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, after the Pretoria deal: a call for expedited action

Starvation remains the leading cause of death in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, after the Pretoria deal: a call for expedited action

Abstract Background People in war-affected areas are more likely to experience excess mortality with hunger. However, information on the causes of death associated with hunger is often nonexistent. The purpose of this study was to verify and investigate hunger and hunger-related deaths after the Pre...

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Main Authors: Mekonnen Haileselassie, Hayelom Kahsay, Tesfay Teklemariam, Ataklti Gebretsadik, Ataklti Gessesse, Abraham Aregay Desta, Haftamu Kebede, Nega Mamo, Degnesh Negash, Mengish Bahresilassie, Rieye Esayas, Amanuel Haile, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher, Amaha Kahsay, Gebremedhin Berhe Gebregergs, Hagos Amare, Afework Mulugeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Causes of death
Starvation
Verbal autopsy
Tigray
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20932-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20932-9

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