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Author : Andrew W. Coburn
Release : 1987
Genre : Earthquakes
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Book Synopsis Factors Affecting Fatalities and Injury in Earthquakes by : Andrew W. Coburn
Download or read book Factors Affecting Fatalities and Injury in Earthquakes written by Andrew W. Coburn. This book was released on 1987. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robin Spence
Release : 2011-01-03
Genre : Nature
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Book Synopsis Human Casualties in Earthquakes by : Robin Spence
Download or read book Human Casualties in Earthquakes written by Robin Spence. This book was released on 2011-01-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment of human casualties in earthquakes has become a topic of vital importance for national and urban authorities responsible for emergency provision, for the development of mitigation strategies and for the development of adequate insurance schemes. In the last few years important work has been carried out on a number of recent events (including earthquakes in Kocaeli, Turkey 1999, Niigata Japan, 2004, Sichuan, China 2008 and L'Aquila,Italy 2009). These events have created new and detailed casualty data, which has not until now been properly assembled and evaluated. This book draws the new evidence from recent events together with existing knowledge. It summarises current trends in the understanding of the factors influencing the numbers and types of casualties in earthquakes; it offers methods to incorporate this understanding into the estimation of losses in future events in different parts of the world; it discusses ways in which pre-event mitigation activity and post-event emergency management can reduce the toll of casualties in future events; and it identifies future research needs.
Author : Hulya Ellidokuz
Release : 2005
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Book Synopsis Risk Factors for Death and Injuries in Earthquake by : Hulya Ellidokuz
Download or read book Risk Factors for Death and Injuries in Earthquake written by Hulya Ellidokuz. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Albert P. Quinn
Release : 2014
Genre : Earthquakes
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Book Rating : 176/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Earthquakes by : Albert P. Quinn
Download or read book Earthquakes written by Albert P. Quinn. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An earthquake is a natural disaster that causes damage world-wide. Not only earthquakes of high magnitude, but also those of small magnitude that strike unprepared regions can cause economic and social consequences, and many casualties. Unlike other natural disasters, the exact time of an earthquake cannot be estimated; scientists can only predict the timeline and magnitude based on the history of earthquakes in a region. Even though current technology cannot predict the precise time, location or magnitude, public awareness about the estimations allows both individuals and government to be ready for their devastating effects. This book begins by discussing how public awareness about the effects of earthquakes and how to prepare for a possible earthquake which can potentially save lives. The book then continues with topics that include seismic PRA; seismic safety assessments of existing buildings; psychiatric reactions of individuals to earthquakes; possible relation between an intense earthquake and the voltage signal generated by atmospheric ionic currents and/or sudden change of the electric field in the air; and others.
Author : Eric K. Noji
Release : 1996-11-14
Genre : Medical
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Book Synopsis The Public Health Consequences of Disasters by : Eric K. Noji
Download or read book The Public Health Consequences of Disasters written by Eric K. Noji. This book was released on 1996-11-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural and man-made disasters--earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, industrial crises, and many others--have claimed more than 3 million lives during the past 20 years, adversely affected the lives of at least 800 million people, and caused more than 50 billion dollars in property damages. A major disaster occurs almost daily in some part of the world. Increasing population densities in flood plains, along vulnerable coastal areas, and near dangerous faults in the earth's crust, as well as the rapid industrialization of developing economies are factors likely to make the threat posed by natural disasters much bigger in the future. Illustrated with examples from recent research in the field, this book summarizes the most pertinent and useful information about the public health impact of natural and man-made disasters. It is divided into four sections dealing with general concerns, geophysical events, weather-related problems, and human-generated disasters. The author starts with a comprehensive discussion of the concepts and role of surveillance and epidemiology, highlighting general environmental health concerns, such as sanitation, water, shelter, and sewage. The other chapters, based on a variety of experiences and literature drawn from both developing and industrialized countries, cover discrete types of natural and technological hazards, addressing their history, origin, nature, observation, and control. Throughout the book the focus is on the level of epidemiologic knowledge on each aspect of natural and man-made disasters. Exposure-, disease-, and health-event surveillance are stressed because of the importance of objective data to disaster epidemiology. In addition, Noji pays particular attention to prevention and control measures, and provides practical recommendations in areas in which the public health practitioner needs more useful information. He advocates stronger epidemiologic awareness as the basis for better understanding and control of disasters. A comprehensive theoretical and practical treatment of the subject, The Public Health Consequences of Disasters is an invaluable tool for epidemiologists, disaster relief specialists, and physicians who treat disaster victims.
