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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the changes to Iraq's food system and the subsequent effects on citizens' health as a result of the Iraq War in comparison to the food rationing system under Saddam Hussein. An analysis of available data shows that crop production and food imports have increased since the occupation but the food is not readily available to the citizens of Iraq. Child malnutrition has increased since the occupation, and child and infant mortality rates remain high. Iraq has demonstrated its ability to produce a wide variety of foods and by following the example of Cuba perhaps can become a food-secure nation by depending on local, small-scale farmers to provide the majority of the nation's food. By analyzing the situation in Iraq, we can gain insight to prevent the present situation from occurring in other countries.
The authors thank Dr. Alison Harmon and Mary Stein for their valuable input and support.
Notes
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