Overview of Children and Disasters

• 2018

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• Denise Bothe; Karen Olness; Charina Reyes
PMID: 30059416DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0000000000000600

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This review discusses demographics, risks, programs, and training related to children who experience disasters, facing risks like medical and psychological issues. It highlights the importance of programs that support these children and train relief workers to understand their special needs. It emphasizes the global impact on society if children's needs in disasters are not addressed, affecting education, healthcare, security, economy, and politics.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Natural Disasters; Program Development; Risk Factors; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Needs Assessment; Psychological Trauma; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; University of Maryland

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