African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure (Aug 2018)
Geographical analysis of mortality in Najaf city, Iraq: prospects for Tourism.
Abstract
The natural cause of the decline in population numbers and the mortality rate are not limited to the size of the population but rather to the qualitative aspects of life, age structure and other characteristics. If attention is directed to the causes leading to deaths from diseases and accidents in detail, then all countries need mortality data to prepare plans for the community, whether in health or community living aspects. Mortality is important to the extent to which health services and health awareness are provided in any society. This study examined the time trend of the mortality level in Najaf governorate in Iraq over the past nine years (2007 to 2015), to determine the size and annual rates of mortality and determine their levels of decline or increase and to indicate some of the causes of those deaths. While the reason for choosing this period depended on the data of the Ministry of Health, Directorate of Health of Najaf Governorate in coordination with the Directorate of Statistics of Najaf Governorate and their use of data and vital records in hospitals and forensic medicine. Tourism in Iraq stands to be a major growth sector. Iraqi tourism is currently underdeveloped and in a state of neglect, due to decades of war, closed regimes and recurrent instability and insecurity. Iraqi cities need to develop and stabilize and begin to meet their tremendous potential making Iraq a global tourism destination and gaining the associated economic benefits. There have been nascent efforts to begin promoting and developing tourism, despite the problems in Iraq and especially in the midst of conflict. In the face of social chaos and obvious dangers, the challenges are great. The Iraq Tourism Board has recruited more than 2,000 employees in 14 centers throughout the country, who are engaged in checking hotels, restaurants and commercial licenses. As the Iraqi and global economy recovers, however, it is clear that there is potential for new investment in the Iraq tourism sector.
