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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > complex humanitarian emergencies

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complex humanitarian emergencies  

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  • A complex humanitarian emergency (CHE) is a type of disaster event that is caused by and results in a very complicated set of circumstances usually leading to great human suffering and death. CHEs have become increasingly common due to a variety of factors including war, poverty, environmental destruction and change, growing population density, and an increasing frequency of massive natural disasters. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Complex Humanitarian Emergencies]

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