Reviewing Deaths of Children in Disasters and Mass Fatality Events

• 2019

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The document is about how to review and understand the deaths of children during disasters and mass fatality events. It describes the importance of learning from these tragic events to improve safety and response in future situations. The document provides guidance on collecting data, analyzing causes, and making recommendations for better preparedness. It also highlights the need for collaboration among different organizations to protect children effectively during emergencies. By studying past incidents, it aims to prevent similar tragedies from happening again in the future.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child Mortality; Disasters; Risk Assessment; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Michigan Public Health Institute

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