For the last 28 years Iraq as a nation has undergone major tribulations unlike any other nation in recent history. During this 28 year period an estimated 1.5 to 2 million Iraqi have suffered premature death.

Dr. Al-Delaimy's presentation will touch on recent history from the point of view of public health and the consequences of the internal and external conflicts that helped produce one of the worst man-made health disasters. He will present his personal experiences and literature documenting the events.

Biography:

Dr. Al-Delaimy completed his medical and public health training in Baghdad, where he practiced as a physician, and has a PhD in Epidemiology from Otaqo University in New Zealand. He worked with the World Health Organization and Harvard University prior to his current position at the UCSD School of Medicine. Involved in public health advocacy for the last 10 years, he has presented on the topic internationally.

Directions and parking information are available at http://iicas.ucsd.edu/contactus/robinson.php.

Anyone needing special arrangements to accommodate a disability is encouraged to contact Melissa La Bouff (858) 822-5297 or mlabouff@ucsd.edu two weeks in advance.

Sponsored by the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) and the Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies (IICAS), which is an organized research unit part of the Institute for Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC).