Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 46
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Children are particularly vulnerable in conflict due to poor hygiene and food insecurity. Malnutrition, in particular, undermines children's immunity and resistance to preventable and communicable diseases, such as diarrhoea or malaria. The breakdown of disease surveillance and vaccination systems also contributes to the vulnerability of children to ill-health and hinders their right to health.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Food & Nutrition
Health
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 46.