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The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle
Content Type: Journal Article
Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a source of reliable and actionable information for decision-makers and stakeholders in the disaster management cycle. However, epidemiological methods have yet to be… read more… Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a … Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a … -
Post-disaster Surveillance among State Health Departments in the United States
Content Type: Abstract
The role of public health in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies has expanded as a result of the massive impact recent disasters have had on affected populations. Nearly every large-scale disaster carries substantial public… read more… physical effects (e.g., carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper operation or location of carbon … to discuss the use of epidemiologic methods in all phases of the disaster management cycle. In 2012, the … physical effects (e.g., carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper operation or location of carbon …