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Addressing non-communicable diseases in disaster risk reduction - an issue of equity.

Authors :
Gnanapragasam S
Aitsi-Selmi A
Rashbrook E
Murray V
Source :
Journal of epidemiology and global health [J Epidemiol Glob Health] 2016 Jun; Vol. 6 (2), pp. 119-21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 19.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The issues raised by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) during and after disasters are a challenge to equity within local communities, as well as between countries. Individuals with NCDs are particularly vulnerable in disasters and their aftermath given health systems are disrupted. Although welcome progress has been made in taking NCDs and equity into account in the UN General Assembly ratified agreement, the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction 2015-2030, there is need now for a clear plan of implementation.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2210-6014
Volume :
6
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of epidemiology and global health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27001076
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jegh.2016.02.005