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

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 pr...

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Main Authors: Sam Gnanapragasam, Amina Aitsi-Selmi, Elaine Rashbrook, Virginia Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125906052/view