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Syria: health in a country undergoing tragic transition

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  • Ziyad Taleb
  • Raed Bahelah
  • Fouad Fouad
  • Adam Coutts
  • Meredith Wilcox
  • Wasim Maziak

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Syrians continue to endure one of the biggest human tragedies in modern times. The extent of the crisis has affected all aspects of Syrians’ life. Understanding the multi-faceted transition of the Syrian population and how it reflects on their health profile can guide relief and rebuilding efforts’ scope and priorities. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2015

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  • Ziyad Taleb & Raed Bahelah & Fouad Fouad & Adam Coutts & Meredith Wilcox & Wasim Maziak, 2015. "Syria: health in a country undergoing tragic transition," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 60(1), pages 63-72, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:60:y:2015:i:1:p:63-72
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0586-2
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