the iraqi-iranian war

Mortality of the Iranian ex-prisoners of war in Iraqi detention camps (1980-1990).

BACKGROUND The present study aimed to determine the rate and cause of the mortality of the Iranian ex-prisoners of war in Iraqi detention camps during a ten- year period (1980 - 1990) according to the documented reports. METHODS The information extracted from the documented death certifications that have been provided by the Iraqi authorities and the Red Cross delegation. RESULTS At least a...

Reporting Iraqi civilian fatalities in a time of war

BACKGROUND In February, 2007, the Associated Press (AP) conducted a poll of 1,002 adults in the United States about their attitudes towards the war in Iraq. Respondents were remarkably accurate estimating the current death toll of US soldiers, yet were grossly inaccurate in estimating the current death toll of Iraqi civilians. We conducted a search of newspapers reports to determine the extent ...

The Puzzle of Personalist Performance: Iraqi Battlefield Effectiveness in the Iran-Iraq War

This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date...

The aftermath of the Persian Gulf War: mental health issues among Iraqi-American veterans.

a collectionof the documents of iraqi invasions before launching the war (kermanshah province)

0

Mortality in female war veterans of operations enduring freedom and Iraqi freedom.

BACKGROUND Combat-wounded service members are surviving battle injuries more than ever. Given different combat roles held by men and women, female service members should survive wounds at an unprecedented rate. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We determined whether the casualty rates for females differ from their male counterparts and characterized wounds sustained by female casualties. METHODS We calcul...