Apr 29, 2020 · Earthquakes can strike suddenly and without warning. An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the …

Jan 1, 2018 · Drowning is the most significant cause of death due to tsunamis. Injuries from debris account for many of the health care needs in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Falling …

The Haiti earthquake created 300,000 non-fatal casualties. Typically, approximately 60% of per-sons presenting to field hospitals require surgical intervention, of which 80% involved de-bridement of …

Jan 30, 2024 · Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry. Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt …

Jan 30, 2024 · The magnitude of the physical and human costs from landslides can be reduced if adequate emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures are implemented …

Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether …

Feb 22, 2006 · Risk assessment and priority interventionsOverview Natural disasters are catastrophic events with atmospheric, geologic and hydrologic origins. They include earthquakes, volcanic …

The number of high-threat infectious hazards continues to rise; some of these are re-emerging and others are new. While outbreaks of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, such as meningococcal …

A risk assessment determines the potential impact of a public health threat and the necessary response measures. Under the International Health Regulations (IHR) provisions, countries detect and notify …

Jul 3, 2023 · This document provides definition and key principles of One Health in several languages