Promoting the health of children exposed to armed conflicts: A dentist perspective

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Author Details : Amina Sultan*, Akanksha Juneja

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 66-70

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2024.014

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Abstract

Lately, there has been a phenomenal change in armed conflicts, contributing to a significant rise in health concerns among victims, especially children. Currently, civilians account for up to 90% of casualties, with women and children making up a growing proportion of this group. Clinicians have reported that a few dental ailments can occur as sequelae to stresses related to psychological trauma Due to limited dental care facilities, the burden of oral illness is high among refugees. Hence, the dental community should identify the dental needs of the children residing in war-affected regions, and our whole focus should be on children’s safety and health living in war zones worldwide.
 

Keywords: Armed conflicts, Children, Dental Health, Physical Health, Mental Health, Psychological Trauma

How to cite : Sultan A, Juneja A, Promoting the health of children exposed to armed conflicts: A dentist perspective. Int J Oral Health Dent 2024;10(1):66-70

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