Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: a practical guide

Wisner, B.

Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: a practical guide - 1a edición - Washington: Organización Panamericana de la Salud, 2002 - xx, 252 páginas: ilustraciones, tablas; 29.5 x 21 cm

Includes references, annex 1. WHO model of country-level emergency planning, annex 2. Equipment and supplies for Environmental health activities in disasters and emergencies, annex 3. Accidental pesticide poisoning

General aspects: The nature of emergencies and disasters.-- Predisaster activities.-- Emergency response.-- Recovery and sustainable development. Techical aspects: Shelter and emergency settlements.-- Water supply.-- Sanitation.-- Food safety.-- Vector and pest control.-- Control of communicable diseases and prevention of epidemics.-- Chemical incidents.-- Radiation emergencies.-- Mortuary service and handling of the dead.-- Health promotion and community participation.-- Human resources.

2002

978-92-4-154541-9


ABASTECIMIENTO DE AGUA
CONTROL DE ENFERMEDADES
CONTROL DE PLAGAS
EMERGENCIAS

SALUD PUBLICA

613.1 - Factores del medio ambiente