The occurrence of infectious diseases after natural disasters and the role of armed forces in the control and prevention of
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Introduction: The epidemic of infectious diseases following natural disasters, especially in developing countries rarely seen. Check previous natural disasters shows that skin problems, diarrhea and respiratory infections are the most common infectious diseases in survivors. What is that special epidemic in the wake of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and drought seen Ryzshn.
Methods: Articles and reports in this regard that from 2000 to 2012 has been analyzed and summarized in this article.
Results: Through the etiology, disease usually predictable and reflective of infectious diseases endemic in the area before the accident.Soft tissue injury in the first days after the disaster. In contrast, infections from food, water and air will occur about a month after the incident.
Conclusion: The most common infectious diseases in the population is displaced, especially poor access to basic needs such as clean water and sanitation, adequate shelter and basic health services is low. |
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Keywords: infectious diseases, natural disasters, armed forces, control, prevention |
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General Received: 2016/12/23 | Accepted: 2017/02/11 | Published: 2017/06/24
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