You know the effect of war and chaos has on your ability to save lives and improve health. However, you may not be as aware of your role in preventing the political collapse of countries that often results in deadly chaos. A variety of prominent organizations ranging from the Central Intelligence Agency to the Carnegie Commission on Violence, to the Congressional Budget Office, have looked at the factors that cause nations to erupt into civil war. While the methodologies used by these organizations in their studies varied, there was a remarkable confluence in their findings. Trade reflects economic opportunity.
Infant mortality reflects the overall well-being of people.
Both represent hope for the future. Where people have no hope, governments are in trouble. The very existence of nations is threatened. If you cannot heal and save the bodies, then the nations may fall apart around you. One of the saddest aspects of the civil wars of recent years is that, around the world, civilians make up the majority of the casualties in war, especially civil wars.