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The Palestinian people have lived under difficult circumstances since 1967 when Israel took up occupation in the West Bank. This has effected, among other things, their health. Now that there is peace, the focus should be on health since health is the basis of human rights, democracy, and peace. The West Bank and Gaza Strip has a third world economy. Unemployment is estimated at 45%; the water supply is contaminated, and poor sewage and solid waste disposal represent key areas of enviromental risk.
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