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| Disaster Public Health and Older People |
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ISBN: 978-0-8153-5667-7,
234 pages,
Soft Cover
ISBN-10: 0-8153-5667-6 |
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| Copyright: |
2020 |
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| Edition: |
1st |
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| Author: |
Chan, Emily Ying Yang, MBBS, BS, SM PIH, MD, DFM, FFPH, FHKAM, FHKCCM |
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Specialties:
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Geriatrics
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, Community Health
, Geriatrics |
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| Publisher: |
Routledge |
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| Series Title: |
Routledge Humanitarian Studies |
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| List Price: |
$49.95 |
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At A Glance
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Disaster Public Health and Older People introduces professionals, students and fieldworkers to the science and art of promoting health and well-being among older people in the context of humanitarian emergencies, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income country settings. Older people face specific vulnerabilities in physical, mental and social well-being during disasters. They are likely to experience socio-economic marginalisation, isolation, inaccessible information and a lack of relevant post-emergency support services. Meanwhile, although older people can also significantly contribute to disaster preparedness, response and recovery, their capacities are often under-utilised. Drawing on a range of global case studies, this book provides readers with a theoretical underpinning, while suggesting actions at the individual, community and national levels to reduce the health risks to older people posed by the increasing frequency and intensity of disaster, in particular those resulting from natural hazards. Topics covered range from the health impact of disasters on older people and response to their post-disaster health needs, to disaster preparedness, disease prevention, healthy ageing, global policy developments and the contributions of older people in disaster contexts. This book draws on lessons learnt from previous disasters and targets students and professionals working in disaster medicine, disaster public health, humanitarian studies, gerontology and geriatrics.
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Reviewer:
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Anna Helm,
BS, MPH
(Multnomah County)
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Are the author's objectives met? |
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Is this written at an appropriate level? |
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Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
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Reviewer:
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Anna Helm,
BS, MPH
(Multnomah County)
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Description
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| This is an important and excellent addition to the limited body of work regarding the public health complexities of older people prior to, during, and following major disasters and emergencies. |
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Purpose
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| Throughout the book, the author addresses significant contributions older people can make to a community's preparedness, response, and recovery from extreme events. |
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Audience
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| The book is instructive to students and professionals responsible for plan development and response management of disasters and emergencies as they pertain to older people. Additionally, it is a helpful resource for caregivers. |
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Features
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| This book is an extensive overview of the public health needs of aging populations, how those needs can complicate a coordinated disaster response, and the contributions older people can make to assist in disasters. Specific impacts of various disasters are discussed in detail. |
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Assessment
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| The book is a valuable addition to the fields of public health and emergency and disaster preparedness. |
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