Natural Disasters

Question 1

This may be the biggest unanticipated health threat to a postdisaster population

Answer 1

Inability to properly control chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, or coronary artery disease

Question 2

An often-overlooked consequence of natural disasters is the _______________.

Answer 2

psychological burden inflicted on survivors

Question 3

Commonly Neglected Disaster Response Medications and Supplies

Answer 3

Question 4

may be the only natural disaster where more injury and death occur during the recovery period than in the acute phase

Answer 4

hurricanes