NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Kenny Isufi conducts a Threat and Hazards Assessment to demonstrate the impacts of torrential monsoon flooding on internally displaced persons and refugees in the Balochistan Region of Pakistan.
Continue reading “Kenny Isufi’s THIRA on the Impacts of Monsoon Flooding in Pakistan”
On May 8, 2018, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo declared an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease after a cluster of undiagnosed illnesses was reported five days prior.
Continue reading “Melissa Adomako’s Case Study on the 2018 Ebola Virus Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo”
Candida Auris is a very dangerous, drug-resistant, hospital-acquired fungal infection that has been detected in 600 cases in the United States. Yu uses the experience of Stephanie Spoor in 2019 to describe the clinical history and public health outcomes.
Continue reading “Heather Yu’s Case Study on the Superbug Candida Auris”
In this case study, Elizabeth Noble discussed the 2017 heatwave in Pakistan and the fact that there have been reports of rising heat records across Asia in the last eight years. Noble refers to studies to explain the public health factors and outcomes of these events; the reported 2,400 heat-related deaths in 2015 in India and 1,220 deaths in 2017 in Pakistan are speculated to be the result of increased use of concrete, diminishing lakes, and air conditioner energy expulsion.
Continue reading “Elizabeth Noble’s Case Study on Heatwaves in Pakistan”In this case study, Alan Nigena evaluated the Robb Elementary shooting on May 24, 2022. The author presented the facts of the tragedy: how the gunman purchased the weapon, his intent revealed on social media, and how he gained entry to the school.
Continue reading “Alan Nigena’s Case Study on Robb Elementary Shooting”
Kelly Yu discusses natural disasters resulting from climate change, including severe heat waves, drought, and floods. The report highlights the negative feedback loop; climate change and the rise of temperatures increase energy consumption and power consumption to keep cool, leading to the worsening of climate change effects.
Continue reading “Kelly Yu Discusses Trends in Climate Change Mortality”
The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) is a flood-prone region spanning Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui provinces, and Shanghai City. The YRD region’s geographical landscape causes it to hold large amounts of water every June to July during the monsoon season and the frequent typhoons trigger flooding.
Continue reading “Flooding Emergency Plan in Yangtze River Delta, China by Cheryl Liang, Wenqi Lu, Zhiyuan Chen”
Jordan is at a greater risk for terrorist attacks due to its moderate political position, its geographic location, and its tourism industry. Neighboring countries have civil wars and injustices that produce radicalized groups, and recent attacks by Al-Qaeda in Amman have left 60 people dead and over 100 injured.
Continue reading “Sabaa Alnsour’s Extremist Terrorism Emergency Response Plan in Jordan”
Mumbai is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, India and it is the second-most populous city after Delhi. However, it is plagued by yearly Monsoons that result in heavy flooding from June to September. During the season, more than 2250 mm of total rainfall is accumulated on average, which can cause drownings, loss of ecosystems, infrastructure damage, and economic losses. There is a serious need for a disaster plan for the city.
Continue reading “Arghya Iyengar, Nancy Daneau, and Justice Quaye’s Emergency Response Plan for the Management of Monsoons in Mumbai, India”
Florida is prone to hurricanes and was hit by major hurricanes (category 3-5) twenty-six times in the last century, with 4 occurring in Miami-Dade county making it the most affected county on the US coastline. Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center is located in Dade county, making safe evacuation plans necessary.
Continue reading “Michelle Bandel and Yining Liu Evacuation Plan for the Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center in Case of a Hurricane”