Children's health

Abstract

In spite of the huge strides that have been made toward the improvement of health and education in developing countries, old problems are continuously confronting new generations. In addition to war, poverty, and other sociopolitical factors, the most vulnerable countries are also plagued by natural disasters. These disasters can strain resources and overwhelm even the most affluent of societies. However, the consequences in deprived societies can be profound, amounting to disaster in its true definition.