The 1989 Newcastle earthquake : health effects.

Bibliography: leaves 86-90

The tectonic setting; Earthquake mechanics; Seismic activity in Australia; Seismic activity in the Hunter region; The 1989 Newcastle earthquake; Extent of damage; Newcastle City Council area; Other council areas; Disruption to essential services; Disruption to industry; Analysis of damage; Delayed damage; Specific damage; Damage to buildings with a post-disaster function; General costs; Specific costs; Meeting the costs; The general response; Minor general problems; Specific response; Response at specific locations; A study of primary deaths and injuries; Methods; Validity of the list of injured for the primary group; The impact on mortality; The impact on hospital services; The impact on general practice; The medicare study; The general practitioner survey.