Disasters and Public Health [Hardback]Planning and Responseby Bruce ClementsThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of Disasters and Public HealthFrom 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 can turn a natural disaster into a healthcare nightmare and lead to needless death and suffering. Emergency managers and public health professionals must integrate their prevention and response efforts to serve their communities most effectively.The structure of each chapter offers an innovative approach to organizing key information: case study and/or historical example(s) (e.g. recap of health impact and response to Anthrax Attacks 2001), and/or timeline of events (e.g. brief description of largest of each disaster type, earthquakes, etc throughout history with associated morbidity/mortality), basic facts or terms defined; health threat (morbidity and mortality); summary of health issues that result; prevention or before strikes; immediate Actions; health interventions or managing the aftermath; and, summary box at the end of each chapter with key points and take away messages."Disasters and Public Health" is a crucial tool in planning for and responding to the health impact of any crisis situation. Bruce Clements served as the Public Health Preparedness Director of Missouri in 2006, when the state experienced a record number of disaster declarations. Recognizing that his staff needed to track down a variety of references to quickly understand what was needed for an effective public health response, 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 and responding when disaster strikes. Prevent or respond to disasters from terrorism to pandemic flu; examine the critical intersection of emergency management and public health; and, benefit from the author's years of experience in emergency response. Title Information
Write a review of this book About Bruce ClementsPrevious Positions and Affiliations: - Former Public Health Preparedness Director, State of Missouri - Retired U.S. Air Force Public Health Officer - Served as a U.S. Air Force Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Defense Instructor - Served as Safety Officer, Missouri-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team - Served as Hazardous Materials Technician, Missouri Task Force One, Urban Search and Rescue Team |
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