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Militarism and world health

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  • Kiefer, Christie W.

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Militarism is a rapidly growing factor in that complex network of social, political and economic causes of ill health among the world's poor. This complex of causes is driving a spiral of class inequality, political instability, and military repression in many less developed nations. These nations share a uniform security doctrine, which has major health impacts. Here five impacts are noted: diversion of resources, suppression of dissent, military classism, environment damage, and crime and terrorism. The demand stimulated by the recent Persian Gulf War for expensive, high-technology weapons may deepen Third World debt and fuel the cycle of poverty, ill health, social unrest, and military oppression. International health workers need to take account of the causes and effects of militarism in their studies of health problems. Their work could be aided by organizations that promote disarmament and environment preservation.

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  • Kiefer, Christie W., 1992. "Militarism and world health," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 34(7), pages 719-724, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:34:y:1992:i:7:p:719-724
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