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Disasters and Public Health
From the San Diego wildfires to multi-drug-resistant strains of bacteria, communities
are facing an ever-growing list of potential disasters. Some events, like pandemic
flu or anthrax attacks, are public health emergencies first and foremost. Hurricane
Katrina taught us, however, that lack of planning for the frail, elderly, and
impoverished population turned a natural disaster into a healthcare nightmare
and led to needless death and suffering. Emergency managers and public health
professionals must integrate their prevention and response efforts to serve
their communities most effectively.
Disasters and Public Health is a crucial tool in planning for and responding
to the health impact of any crisis situation. Bruce Clements served over 20
years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard as a Public Health Officer
and a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Defense Instructor, a Hazardous
Materials Specialist with an Urban Search and Rescue Team, and as a Safety Officer
with a Disaster Medical Assistance Team. |
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He also served served as the Public
Health Preparedness Director of Missouri in 2006, when the state experienced
a record number of disaster declarations. Throughout his year of experience,
he frequently needed to track down a variety of references to quickly understand
what was needed for an effective public in various situations. He has researched
and compiled this information on the health impact of a wide range of disasters
into one quick reference. Emergency managers can also no longer afford to be
surprised by the next crisis that erupts. This book guides planners in both
disciplines in preventing tragedies by most effectively preparing for and responding
to emergencies. |
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Author: Bruce Clements |
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ISBN: 9781856176125 |
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Price: £41.99 |
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