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Although disasters such as Hurricane Katrinadisplace millions of people from their homes eachyear, the medical community knows very little aboutthe long-term impact of such events on the health ofpopulations. This book sets out to assess the long-term effects of prolonged, post-Hurricane Katrinadisplacement on the physical health and service useof a vulnerable population of older adults. Trackinga cohort of 25,000 individuals 12 months after oneof the worst storms in U.S. history, the bookdescribes the trauma of displacement as well as theeffects of age and chronic illness on the victimexperience. The research and policy recommendationscontained throughout the book will be of interest tofirst responders, public health practitioners, andmedical care providers serving in disaster zones.

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Book category Books in English Health & personal development Family & health

• Full title: Physical Health Impacts of Post-Disaster Displacement
• Author: Lori Uscher-Pines
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132
• EAN: 9783639084429
• ISBN: 363908442X
• ID: 06817627
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
• Weight: 186 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 7 mm
• Date of publishing: 16. September 2008

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