
Starvation in Gaza is a multi-generational disaster
Published on Sep 9
2205
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<p>In today’s episode:</p>
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<li>Rethinking how we measure the harm caused by the arms industry</li>
<li>The life long, and multigenerational, impact of starvation in Gaza</li>
<li> What is the appropriate focus on prevention in general practice?</li>
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<p>The BMJ's international editor, Jocalyn Clark talks about a new series we've just published - examining the arms industry as a commercial determinant of health. Jocalyn also speaks to Mark Bellis, from Liverpool John Moores university about why he thinks it’s time we take the impact of the arms industry on health seriously.</p>
<p>The blockade on food reaching Gaza is in place again, risking more starvation. Elizabeth Mahase, clinical reporter for the BMJ, has been finding out about the acute, chronic, and generational impact on the palestinian population. She speaks to Jonathan Wells, professor of anthropology and paediatric nutrition at University College London, and Tessa Roseboom, professor of early development a...