Witt presents the public health concerns associated with the Great Specific Garbage Patch (GPGP), a collection of marine remains and plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean. Consisting of nearly 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic, the state of the GPGP poses a significant threat to marine life. Due to microplastics and discarded fishing nets, the GPGP has led to a ghost fishing epidemic (the trapping of marine life by abandoned fishing nets) that harms fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds.
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In a case study, Hsin-Yi discusses the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004. Brought on by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, the disaster resulted in 228,000 fatalities and $4.5 billion in damages. The most affected groups among those impacted by tsunami were vulnerable populations such as young children and the elderly.
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A study by a group of NYU students aims to evaluate the relationship between public perception of, attitude towards, and experiences associated with COVID-19 along with sources for COVID-19 related knowledge and adherence to government recommendations. The group analyzed data collected from 75 respondents’ answers to a 21-question survey.
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Amid the Halloween festivities in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, a crowd crush occurred on October 29, 2022. With nearly 100,000 people out attending the evening celebrations, nearly 153 individuals died in the surge.
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In this mitigation plan, Gina de la Chesnaye, Nelia Ekeji, Yemima Prophete, and Priya Nagreddy present two training exercises to mitigate the impact of food insecurity in Karamoja and the mental health stress associated with disasters.
Continue reading “Mitigation Plan for Food Security and Mental Health Crises in Karamoja”Heather Yu, Yemima Prophete, Hazal Kayalioglu, and Shatabdee Hawlader’s Qualtrics Report on Public Perceptions of COVID-19 Related Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Response
Heather Yu, Yemima Prophete, Hazal Kayalioglu, and Shatabdee Hawlader conducted an observational cross-sectional study to evaluate COVID-19 infections, vaccinations and booster rates, as well as the study sample’s beliefs and attitudes towards the virus and the pandemic. By surveying public health graduate students on Qualtrics, the group found that the majority of participants view COVID as a major health threat, and have taken the necessary precautions to protect themselves from becoming infected with the virus.
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In this brief, Eilbra Morad reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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In this brief, Jaclyn Perhati reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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In this brief, Thomas O’Neill reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Dunqing Li reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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