Analysis of medical needs during disasters caused by tropical cyclones : anticipated injury patterns.

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TextPublication details: [Oxford, England : Blackwell Scientific Publications], 1993Description: [7] pDDC classification:

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Subject: This paper is a summary of the data for describing the distribution of injuries among people affected by tropical cyclones that have occurred during the past 20 years. The most striking feature of the data gathered from a review of the epidemiologic literature on tropical cyclones is its lack of uniformity. The absence of an internationl classification and coding scheme for recording injuries sustained in cyclones also makes planning medical assistance difficult following future cyclones and hurricanes. This paper proposes a simple injury classification scheme comprising three components for categorizing injury data. Such a standardized disaster injury classification scheme, coupled with other types of information about injuries, will greatly aid relief officials in efficiently matching available resources to needs, in effectively managing health relief operations, and in developing strategies to prevent future cyclone-related morbidity and mortality

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Bibliography: p. 375-376

Reprinted from Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene; 1993; v. 96; p. 370-376

This paper is a summary of the data for describing the distribution of injuries among people affected by tropical cyclones that have occurred during the past 20 years. The most striking feature of the data gathered from a review of the epidemiologic literature on tropical cyclones is its lack of uniformity. The absence of an internationl classification and coding scheme for recording injuries sustained in cyclones also makes planning medical assistance difficult following future cyclones and hurricanes. This paper proposes a simple injury classification scheme comprising three components for categorizing injury data. Such a standardized disaster injury classification scheme, coupled with other types of information about injuries, will greatly aid relief officials in efficiently matching available resources to needs, in effectively managing health relief operations, and in developing strategies to prevent future cyclone-related morbidity and mortality

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