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Disaster Terminology and Concepts Guide by Bayu Kurnia Adhi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This chapter provides definitions for key terms used in discussing disasters and disaster response. It defines a disaster as a situation that overwhelms local response capabilities and causes widespread damage and disruption. A medical or health disaster specifically relates to impacts on healthcare systems and public health. Other terms defined include hazard, risk, event, impact, prevention, modification, and medical/health disaster. Consistent use of these definitions is important for effective communica
- Author
- Bayu Kurnia Adhi
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- EN