Iraq War mortality estimates: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In March 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. The subsequent number, rates, and causes of mortality in Iraq resulting from the war remain unclear, despite intense international attention. Understanding mortality estimates from modern warfare, where the majority of casualties are civilian, is of critical importance for public health and protection afforded under international humanitarian law. We aimed to review the studies, reports and counts on Iraqi deaths since the start of the war and assessed their methodological quality and results.

Methods

We performed a systematic search of 15 electronic databases from inception to January 2008. In addition, we conducted a non-structured search of 3 other databases, reviewed study reference lists and contacted subject mat

SUBMITTER: Tapp C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2322964 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature