Medical relief in earthquakes / Debarati Guha-Sapir, Manual Carballo.
Material type: TextPublication details: [England? : Royal Society of Medicine], 2000Description: p. 59-61Subject(s): DDC classification:- 362.18 21
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Books | Australian Emergency Management Library | BOOK | P362.18 MED (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 011487982 |
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, vol. 93, Feb. 2000, p. 59-61
Spiral bound
Includes bibliography (p. 61)
With modern information and communication systems, information on health problems could be shared with the public and local authorities in countries at high risk to reduce the human impact of future calamities. Greater systematic effort is also required at national and international levels in preparation for these events. Strategies based on accrued experience and knowledge could save lives and disabilities and link development aid,relief and post-disaster reconstruction.
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