Three Decades of Disasters: A Review of Disaster-Specific Literature from 1977-2009
- Erin Smith; Jason Wasiak; Ayan Sen; Frank Archer; Frederick Burkle
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This article reviews disaster-related studies from 1977 to 2009. It describes how disasters can happen anywhere and highlights the need for evidence-based disaster management. Researchers used databases like MEDLINE to find studies on different disasters, including natural events, human-made crises, and conflicts. The September 11 attacks had the most publications (686). Most articles focused on mental health, medical care, and response efforts. While many studies are in MEDLINE, using other databases like EMBASE can help find more information. The review shows that many journals publish research about specific disaster events across various fields.
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