Data Sources and Methods for Mortality Estimation During Armed Conflict

Oregon Convention Center 

Estimating mortality during armed conflict, a key component of the Global Burden of Disease Study, presents unique challenges due to population displacement, limited access to affected areas, and the breakdown of vital registration systems. This talk will explore innovative data sources and cutting-edge analysis methods developed to tackle these challenges. Despite the obstacles, these methods can provide reliable estimates of conflict-related deaths and excess mortality. The presentation will also examine alternative approaches, including survey-based methods, demographic modeling, and triangulation across multiple data sources. Attendees will gain insights into how these techniques are transforming our understanding of mortality in conflict zones and discuss the future of mortality estimation in these critical settings.