The Lancet.The researchers behind the series estimate that in 2017, armed conflict affected at least 630 million women and children globally.
They also state that over the last 20 years, warfare has resulted in the deaths of more than 10 million children under 5 years of age, including between 6.7 and 7.5 million infants.The BRANCH (Bridging Research & Action in Conflict Settings for the Health of Women & Children) Consortium developed the series.The authors derived their insights from new analysis models and data from numerous humanitarian agencies, local research partners, and civil society organizations.Dr.