MORTALITY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN GAZA DURING THE ISRAELI MILITARY OPERATION

Abstract

Background Gaza health system collapsed after 7 October 2023 under the destruction wrought by Israel’s military operation combined with the tightening of Israel’s 16-year illegal blockade. The healthcare system of Gaza was destroyed by Israeli attacks on hospitals and health facilities by blockade of medical supplies from entering Gaza and killing of healthcare workers. In this article we assess the effect of Israeli military operation of Gaza on total mortality and cardiovascular mortality.