Sanctions have a more prolonged impact compared to wars. While wars are undoubtedly horrendous, their effects often cease when the conflict ends. But the consequences of sanctions are often longer-lasting for two main reasons. First, the period of time over which sanctions are imposed is usually much longer than that of a military intervention. Second, some consequences of sanctions, such as malnutrition among children or untreated (or under-treated) medical conditions due to a lack of necessary medications, may manifest themselves over several decades.