The Global Burden of Disease

Complex Humanitarian Emergencies are affecting more than 30 nations and millions of people's lives. In these situations the physical and psychological health of the victims of such emergencies is greatly affected. As health care workers we need to understand the common morbidities and mortalities that result from these emergencies. In such emergency states we need to focus on the most common diseases prevalent and understand the importance of public health measures we can take to help reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. CHEs are stressful situations and healthcare workers also need to know how to best prepare themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually before working in such difficult situations.