Exposure and Vulnerability Flashcards
(13 cards)
the presence of people, livelihood, environmental services and resources, infrastructure or economic, social, or cultural assets in places that can be adversely affected by the physical events which are thereby subject to potential harm, loss or damage
exposure
various elements exposed to hazards: defined as “a factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it”
vibration, radiation, noise
physical hazard
various elements exposed to hazards: also known as social hazards, result form your location, socioeconomic status, occupation or behavioral choices | comes from our upbringing
cultural hazard
various elements exposed to hazards: refers to major natural disasters which can and do have severe negative short run economic impacts
economic hazard
various elements exposed to hazards: refers to the state of events which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment and adversely affect people’s health
environmental hazard
the state of susceptibility to harm from exposure to stresses associated with environmental and social change and from the absence of capacity to adapt
vulnerability
evaluate the 4 vulnerable sectors discussed.
agriculture and food
watersheds: forestry, biodiversity, and water resources
coastal and marine resources
human health
evaluate the 6 human factors that make us susceptible to harm.
wealth
education
governance
technology
age
sex
evaluate the 6 different perspectives during disaster
physical perspective
psychological perspective
socio-cultural perspective
economic perspective
political perspective
biological perspective
affects large numbers of people within a given community or area
epidemic
affects a much larger region, sometimes spanning entire continents or the globe
pandemic
affects by region
endemic
it can wipe out an entire population at a short span
biological disasters
