Second Flashcards
(20 cards)
Refers to individual inhabiting in a particular space at the same time
Population
state of being at risk
Vulnerability
refers to the number of individuals living in an area in relation to the size of an area
Population Density
when hazardous events occur, normally physical elements are severely damaged. Example: material used in infrastructure or housing.
Physical Vulnerability
happens due to inability of people, organization, and societies to prevent severe effects from hazard because of the expected behavior in social
interactions, institutions, and system of cultural values.
Social Vulnerability
This is based on the economic status of individuals, communities, and nations. The poorer the country, the more vulnerable to disasters because they lack the funds or budgets to build sturdy structures
Economic Or Socioeconomic Vulnerability
is caused natural resources depletion and destruction. Organisms like humans, animals, and plants are all dependent on the environment for survival.
ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY
the “elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event
Exposure
the condition determined by physical, social, economic and environmental factors or processes, which increase the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazard
Vulnerability
processes or conditions, often development-related, that influence the level of disaster risk by increasing levels of exposure and vulnerability or reducing capacity.
Risk Factors
which measures those who experience disaster first- hand which has the highest risk of developing future mental problems, followed by those in contact with the victims such as rescue workers and health care practitioners
Severity of exposure
the female gender suffers more adverse effects. This worsens when children are present at home. Marital relationships are placed under strain.
Gender and Family
adults in the age range of 40-60 are more stressed after disasters but in general, children exhibit more stress after disasters than adults do.
Age
evidence indicates that severe mental problems resulting from disasters are more prevalent in developing countries like the Philippines.
Economic Status of a country
can increase disaster risk in a variety of ways - by altering the frequency and intensity of hazards events, affecting vulnerability to hazards, and changing exposure patters.
Climate Change
changes to the environment can influence the frequency and intensity of hazards, as well as our exposure and vulnerability to these hazards.
Environmental Degradation
It results in an increased polarization between the rich and poor on a global scale.
Globalized Economic Development
Impoverished people are more likely to live in hazard-exposed areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing measures.
Poverty and Inequality
A new wave of urbanization is unfolding in hazard-exposed countries and with it, new opportunities for resilient investment emerge.
Poorly planned and Managed Urban Development
are investment environments in which public sector actors are unable or unwilling to assume their roles and responsibilities in protecting rights, providing basic services and public services.
Weak Governance
