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Iraq Casualties Infograph

by Christopher Albon on March 2, 2009

It is two years old, but this NYTimes Iraq casualties graphic (below) is still a great visualization. Click on the image to see a full sized version.

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My main complaint with the NYTimes graphic is that it does not show casualty trends. Rather, the graphic is a snapshot of violence. For a good example of visualizing trends, you cannot do better than Minard.

Christopher Albon is a Ph.D. candidate specializing in armed conflict, public health, human security, and health diplomacy.

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