The Changing Health Priorities of Earthquake Response and Implications for Preparedness: A Scoping Review

• 2017

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• Christopher Cartwright; Mary Hall; Andrew Lee
PMID: 28645042DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2017.04.024

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This scoping review was conducted to understand the impacts of earthquakes on health and healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). It describes the shift from treating injuries to addressing general health needs over time. Mental health and rehabilitation become important later on. Vulnerable groups like women, children, the elderly, disabled people, and rural communities face more challenges. The article highlights the need for planning and training healthcare staff to be ready for future earthquakes. It emphasizes that preparedness is crucial at community and system levels to reduce negative impacts on health during such disasters.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

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

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Developing Countries; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Health Priorities; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Sheffield

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