A guide to emergency health management after natural disaster
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THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY DECISION MAKERS AND SENIORS ADMINIS TRATORS IN DISASTER-PRONE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES AFTER SUDDEN NATURAL DISASTERS. THE GUIDE IS DIVIDED IN TWO SECTIONS. THE FIRST PRESENTS A SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE WITH COMMON PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS. THE SECOND AND LONGER PART DEALS WITH SPECIFIC HEALTH TOPICS AND RELIEF PROCEDURES
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