Drought and Health: A Messaging Framework for Public Health and Healthcare Providers

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The document is about how drought affects health and what public health workers and healthcare providers can do. It describes ways to communicate important information during a drought. The framework helps people understand the risks of drought, like water shortages and heat-related illnesses. It also gives tips on how to stay safe, such as drinking enough water and keeping cool. The goal is to help communities prepare for droughts by sharing clear messages that protect people's health.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Droughts; Environmental Health; Public Health; Community Health Planning; Health Communication; Health Impact Assessment

Institutions: University of Nebraska Medical Center; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

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