Disaster Mitigation in the Health Sector

Source: Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health, Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health , pp. 24-29(6)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

This fourth chapter of the PAHO Book "Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health" deals with disaster mitigation activities that the health sector must promote and put in place. Mitigation measures are designed to reduce the vulnerability to disasters in health establishments (including drinking water and sewerage systems) and to reduce the magnitude of the disasters effects. Mitigation activities complement preparedness and response activities.

Keywords: NATURAL DISASTERS; HEALTH EFFECT OF DISASTERS; PUBLIC HEALTH; DISASTERS; RISK ASSESSMENT; DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; HEALTH SECTOR; VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS; DISASTER MITIGATION

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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