NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
In this brief, Ivy van Domselaar compares and contrasts key definitions and descriptions of “disasters,” discussing what creates the most disruptive and destructive disasters in the context of public health. Additionally, Ivy van Domselaar describes “acute” vs. “slow onset/advanced warning” categories of disasters and the best indicators of public health disaster impacts.
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The H1N1 Influenza pandemic of 2009 spread to more than 208 countries worldwide and infected at least 622,000 people. In this brief, Ben Outten compares the public health responses to the 2009 pandemic and the MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia to responses during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Outten considers how general familiarity with the flu as a disease may have impacted the implementation of face mask regulations.
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In this discussion post, Valionica Fayette offers an incisive view on the definition and public perception of terrorism by answering the following three questions:
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In this brief, Glassman outlines key definitions in the field of disaster management. The brief introduces the three categories of disasters: natural, man-made or both.
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In this discussion post, Ivy van Domselaar offers an incisive view on definitions and public perception of terrorism by answering the following three questions:
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In this discussion, Gogineni presents trends in natural disasters and terrorism. She comments on how climate change is increasing natural disasters on a global scale, and how disaster warning systems and efforts in global coordination can help reduce the number of fatalities in the event of these disasters. Gogineni also discusses the role of increased security in public areas in decreasing the number of terrorist attacks.
Continue reading “Srija Gogineni’s Discussion on Trends in Disasters and Disaster Fatalities”In India, discussions around mental health remain stigmatized despite its high human and economic cost. Healthcare workers in India are at a higher risk for mental health problems due to the physical and emotional demands of their profession.
Continue reading “Aaryakumari Matroja, Kristen Gladish, Mercy Mirimo, and Lu Wang’s Presentation on Post Disaster Mental Health care for Healthcare Workers”
Wildfires have posed a historic danger in California, and they are projected to increase throughout the state due to current climate conditions. To help Rady Children’s Hospital in the San Diego better prepare for the wide range of risks associated with wildfire outbreaks, Julia Bathen, Kelsey Patterson, and Tiffanie Sims have developed an emergency response plan.
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Waterborne pathogens are a major public health threat that can cause disease outbreaks, hospitalizations, and even death. There are approximately 7.15 million waterborne-related cases reported annually, primarily affecting vulnerable solutions such as children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
Continue reading “Nabila Salisu, Omary Perez, and Katie Parks’ Standard Operating Procedure on Waterborne Pathogens”
The Tohoku earthquake, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan, caused a tsunami that killed 18,000 people and displaced countless others on March 11, 2011. Widespread infrastructure damage from the tsunami included the Fukushima nuclear power plant which resulted in leaked radiation, explosions, and the forced evacuations of over 150,000 people.
Continue reading “Nancy Daneau’s Case Study on the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster”