Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Oct 2007
Population-based survey methods to quantify associations between human rights violations and health outcomes among internally displaced persons in eastern Burma.
Case reports of human rights violations have focused on individuals' experiences. Population-based quantification of associations between rights indicators and health outcomes is rare and has not been documented in eastern Burma. ⋯ Widespread human rights violations in conflict zones in eastern Burma are associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality. Population-level associations can be quantified using standard epidemiological methods. This approach requires further validation and refinement elsewhere.