Organizing the health sector for response to disasters

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva

Kimberley Shoaf¹ 

关键词: Disasters;    Emergency medical care;    Organization and administration;    Health system;    Desastres;    Medicina de emergência;    Organização e administração;    Sistema de saúde;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1413-81232014199.03722014

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Each year millions of people around the world are affected by natural and manmade disasters. The consequences of natural disasters in terms of health are complex. Disasters directly impact the health of the population resulting in physical trauma, acute disease, and emotional trauma. Furthermore, disasters may increase the morbidity and mortality associated with chronic and infectious diseases due to the impact on the health system. The health sector must be organized for adequate preparedness, mitigation, response and recuperation from a plethora of potential disasters. This paper examines the various potential impacts of disasters on health, the components of the health sector and their roles in emergency medical care and disaster situations, as well as the coordination and organization necessary within the system to best meet the health needs of a population in the aftermath of a disaster.

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