58. Abu-Rmeileh, N., Hammoudeh, W., Giacaman, R . Humanitarian crisis and social suffering in Gaza Strip: an initial analysis of aftermath of latest Israeli war. 2010. The Lancet.Institute of Public Health-Birzeit University.

This study was done to assess the extent of insecurity and social suffering of ordinary people who live in the ruined and unreconstructed Gaza Strip; their views of their quality of life in terms of health before and after the invasion, and factors associated with poor quality of life; and the most urgent needs of these people.A cross-sectional survey was done in the Gaza Strip 6 months after the Israeli attack. Households were selected by random cluster sampling that was derived in two stages. Study findings in brief are 1184 (39%) of 3017 homes were completely destroyed or partly (38%) destroyed, and  (74%) of damaged homes had not been repaired. (72%) of households relied on food aid, (69%) of respondents with no one working at home versus (41%) with one or more household members working full-time; (60%) of respondents with damaged homes versus (43%) with intact homes.