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The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
The article "The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness" highlights the importance of pediatricians in emergency situations like natural disasters and terrorism. It describes how children have …
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A Prospective Study of Posttraumatic Stress and Depressive Reactions Among Treated and Untreated Adolescents 5 Years After a Catastrophic Disaster
2005
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· The National Child Traumatic Stress Network,
· Duke University
This study examines the natural course of posttraumatic stress and depressive reactions among untreated adolescents in earthquake-affected cities in Armenia. It also evaluates the effectiveness …
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
This article discusses the role of pediatricians in assisting children and families during and after disasters, focusing on the unique needs of children and the …
"I Believe This Team Will Change How Society Views Youth in Disasters": The EnRiCH Youth Research Team: A Youth-Led Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Ottawa, Canada
This article describes the implementation process related to the EnRiCH Research Lab in Ottawa-Gatineau, a program for youth to engage in disaster risk reduction (DRR). …
COVID-19-Associated Orphanhood and Caregiver Death in the United States
This report presents findings for COVID-19-associated deaths of parents and caregivers (April 2020 - June 2021) for the United States overall and every state individually, …
Use of State Cancer Surveillance Data to Estimate the Cancer Burden in Disaster Affected Areas–Hurricane Katrina, 2005
2007
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Louisiana Tumor Registry,
· Mississippi Cancer Registry,
· Alabama Statewide Cancer Registry
This study aimed to determine the impact of Hurricane Katrina on cancer patients in affected counties. Data from cancer registries was used to analyze cancer …
Public Health Assessments in Disaster Settings: Recommendations for a Multidisciplinary Approach
The article discusses rapid assessments of needs and health status conducted by the U.S. CDC in natural disaster settings, focusing on information gathering during emergencies. …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and its Impact on Children: A Subject Review.
This statement reviews the key aspects of these agents, their potential impacts, and the critical considerations for disaster planning and management for pediatric patients. The …
Ethical Obligations Regarding Short-Term Global Health Clinical Experiences: An American College of Physicians Position Paper
2018
· Johns Hopkins University,
· National Center for Ethics in Health Care,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· University of California, San Diego,
· Virginia Mason Medical Center
This position paper aims to inform ethical decision making surrounding participation in short-term global health clinical care experiences. It describes 5 core positions with contrasting …
Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Collaboration to Protect Children's Health During a Pandemic
2024
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Albany Medical College,
· Adams County Health Department,
· Texas Medical Association,
· New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article explores insights gained from past pandemics like 2009 H1N1 influenza and the 2019 coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the vital role of pediatric providers. Strengthening …