Understanding the Health Implications of Water in Iraq

Discussion 4

Find 3 sources (most of these should be a peer reviewed journal paper) on your research topic. Please use National University library and/or Google Scholar to assist in your search. Mention how you plan to use the information from this paper in your research. You need a minimum of 5 sentences. Get +1 on your mid-term exam. MUST BE IN PROPER APA FORMAT!

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My topic: Understanding the health implications of water in Iraq.

1. Zolnikov, T. R. (2013). The maladies of water and war: Addressing poor water quality in Iraq. American Journal of Public Health, 103(6), 980-987. I have selected this paper to use because it provides information on waterborne diseases. While it focuses on Iraq, I believe I will be able to extend this information and use it in a broader context.
2. Hagopian, A., Flaxman, A. D., Takaro, T. K., Al Shatari, S. A. E., Rajaratnam, J., Becker, S., & Burnham, G. (2013). Mortality in Iraq Associated with the 2003–2011 War and Occupation: Findings from a National Cluster Sample Survey by the University Collaborative Iraq Mortality Study.PLoS Medicine,10(10), 2-15.
   I have selected this paper because I will be able to review mortality rates within Iraq. I can understand what health implications are taking place. Also, because this paper was printed in 2013, it is a valuable current source of data.
3. Alborz, A. (2013). Environmental characteristics and prevalence of birth defects among children in post-war Iraq: implications for policies on rebuilding the Iraqi education system. Medicine, Conflict and Survival, 29(1), 26-44.
   This paper focuses on the childhood aspect of disease. It will also allow further insight into war in Iraq and how that contributed to adverse health effects within the population.

My topic: Understanding the health implications of water in Iraq.

1. Al-Hadithi, T. S., Al-Diwan, J. K., Saleh, A. M., & Shabila, N. P. (2012). Prevalence and risk factors for contamination of household drinking water by diarrheagenic pathogens in children in rural areas of Shaqlawa District, Erbil governorate, Iraq. BMC Public Health, 12(1), 1-9. This paper will be crucial for my research as it discusses the prevalence and risk factors associated with waterborne pathogens in Iraq, focusing on rural areas. This information will help me understand specific health risks and preventive measures that can be applied in similar environments.
2. Whitaker, J. P., Schmitt, J., Gompert, D., Lynch, J., & Vaishnav, M. (2009). Public Health and the Environment in Iraq: A Reassessment. Journal of Environmental Health, 72(1), 24-30. I have chosen this article because it offers a comprehensive overview of environmental health issues in Iraq, including water quality. This reassessment is vital as it provides a benchmark for understanding changes over time and will inform the environmental component of my research.
3. Al-Jawadi, A. Q., & Abdul-Rahman, I. S. (2014). Association between water pollution and infant health: a study in Baghdad. Environmental Health Insights, 8, 37-42. This paper is relevant to my topic as it explores the link between water pollution and infant health outcomes in Baghdad. The findings will be used to discuss specific health implications for infants due to poor water quality, contributing to broader policy recommendations for water safety.

Each of these papers provides insight into different aspects of the health implications related to water quality in Iraq. By synthesizing information from these sources, I aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges and potential solutions for improving water quality and public health outcomes in the region. This will not only support my thesis but also contribute to policy-making processes aimed at mitigating health risks associated with contaminated water sources in Iraq.