Medicine, Conflict and Survival is an international journal for all those interested in health aspects of violence and human rights. It covers
the causes and consequences of war and group violence
the medical and environmental effects of war and preparations for war, especially from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction, and their influence on health and welfare services and the distribution of global resources
the abuse of human rights, its occurrence, causes and consequences
the ethical responsibility of health professionals in relation to war, social violence and human rights abuses
biological, psychological and social understanding of violence and conflict
non-violent methods of conflict resolution
medical and humanitarian aid in conflict situations
the interaction of environmental issues such as population growth, underdevelopment and resource depletion with global security and the risk of armed conflict.
the roles and responsibilities of Government and of International Governance in reducing the risk of violent conflict
is a non-partisan international federation of health workers’ organisations dedicated to research, education and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear and all wars; to promote non-violent conflict resolution; and to reduce the effects of war on health, development, and the environment. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985: www.ippnw.org is an international journal for all those interested in health aspects of violence and human rights. It covers: