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War causes death, disability, and disease. It damages the health-supporting infrastructure, displaces populations, violates human rights, and diverts resources. And it subsequently leads to more violence.From Horror to Hope documents the health consequences of war, primarily for noncombatant civilians but also for military personnel and veterans, and outlines what can be done to minimize these consequences. Written by a public health physician engaged with this subject for decades, the book also describes positive developments in addressing the health impacts of war, including new initiatives to protect civilians during war, reduce gender-based violence and mental trauma, and control the international arms trade and nuclear weapons. In addition, From Horror to Hope profiles inspiring health professionals who are providing healthcare for war-affected populations and participating in education, research, and advocacy to reduce the health impacts of war. Finally, the book demonstrates how traditional public health frameworks and new paradigms can be applied to the prevention of war and the promotion of peace.Given the current peak in armed conflicts and the increasing threat of future wars, From Horror to Hope provides an extremely timely overview for anyone seeking to better understand and address the health consequences of war.

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In From Horror to Hope, Barry Levy has done an extraordinary job helping us understand the importance of mobilizing and motivating ourselves for the hard work of prevention. Pursuing his topic with the tenacity of a bulldog, the analytical capabilities of a first-class epidemiologist, and the compassionate heart of a saint, he has become a world expert on preventing the health impacts of war. Dr. Levy has done the world a great service with this text. * Mark L. Rosenberg, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS (Ret.) and founding Director, CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control * Barry Levy's powerful book documents the horror and pain that humankind perpetuates on ourselves. He exposes not just the disruption and destruction of people directly impacted by armed conflict, but explains the profound danger war represents to the collective health of our people and the planet. The book's profiles in hope show us ordinary people devoting their energies to craft extraordinary movements and resistance to the wanton destruction of human life. Readers will find the confidence, understanding, and hopefully the courage to join Dr. Levy and his colleagues. * Linda Rae Murray, Former President, American Public Health Association * An encyclopedic tour de force! Replete with history, data, and human stories, this book will first horrify and then inspire readers to take action. * Kathleen Rest, Former Executive Director, Union of Concerned Scientists * From Horror to Hope is one of those rare books that comprehensively and clearly reviews what we know about a critical global issue of our time. Barry Levy offers an important prescription for health professionals not simply to aid wars' victims but to engage in the work of preventing them. * Leonard Rubenstein, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health * A superb read on the impact of war on global public health, this book is also an inspirational tribute to the health professionals facing the daunting reality and consequences of war. It is overall a timely reminder of the importance of public health education, research, and practice as pillars of promoting peace, social justice, and respect for human rights. * Michelle A. Williams, Dean of the Faculty, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health *

Barry Levy's powerful book documents the horror and pain that humankind perpetuates on ourselves. He exposes not just the disruption and destruction of people directly impacted by armed conflict, but explains the profound danger war represents to the collective health of our people and the planet. The book's profiles in hope show us ordinary people devoting their energies to craft extraordinary movements and resistance to the wanton destruction of human life. Readers will find the confidence, understanding, and hopefully the courage to join Dr. Levy and his colleagues. * Linda Rae Murray, Former President, American Public Health Association * An encyclopedic tour de force! Replete with history, data, and human stories, this book will first horrify and then inspire readers to take action. * Kathleen Rest, Former Executive Director, Union of Concerned Scientists * From Horror to Hope is one of those rare books that comprehensively and clearly reviews what we know about a critical global issue of our time. Barry Levy offers an important prescription for health professionals not simply to aid wars' victims but to engage in the work of preventing them. * Leonard Rubenstein, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health * A superb read on the impact of war on global public health, this book is also an inspirational tribute to the health professionals facing the daunting reality and consequences of war. It is overall a timely reminder of the importance of public health education, research, and practice as pillars of promoting peace, social justice, and respect for human rights. * Michelle A. Williams, Dean of the Faculty, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health *

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Barry S. Levy, MD, MPH, is a physician and epidemiologist who has written and spoken extensively on the public health impacts of war and terrorism, social injustice, climate change, and environmental and occupational hazards. He has edited 20 previous books and authored more than 250 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Levy is an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at Tufts University School of Medicine. He is a Past President of the American Public Health Association and a recipient of its most prestigious award, the Sedgwick Memorial Medal.

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