NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Ahmed’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Ahmed evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Syeda Lamiya Ahmed’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”
Ghosh’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Ghosh evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Bhabna Ghosh’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”
Hameed’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Hameed evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Maram Hameed’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”
Martin’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Martin evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Skylar Martin’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”
In this THIRA, Bains assesses the impact of tornadoes on community members in Nebraska. The author records potential hazards based on whether they were natural, technological, or human-caused. Natural threats include potential for large hail and flash flooding. Technological threats include power outages and transportation issues. The human-caused hazards include cybersecurity attacks and post-disaster fraud.
Continue reading “Maram Hameed’s Threat and Hazards Assessment Table (THIRA) for Tornadoes in Nebraska”
In this THIRA, Fall assesses typhoons and flooding in the Philippines. The author records potential hazards based on whether they were natural, technological, or human-caused. Natural threats include potential for typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Technological threats include dam failures and cybersecurity threats. The human-caused hazards include illegal dumping and armed conflict.
Continue reading “Ami Fall’s Threat and Hazards Assessment Table (THIRA) for Typhoons and Flooding in the Philippines”
In this THIRA, Bains assesses a strain of Bird Flu identified in Union County, New Jersey. The author records potential hazards based on whether they were natural, technological, or human-caused. Natural threats include potential for extreme weather and an outbreak. Technological threats include power outages and transportation issues. The human-caused hazards include biosecurity breaches and illegal poultry practices.
Continue reading “Simran Bains’ Threat and Hazards Assessment Table (THIRA) for Bird Flu in New Jersey Farming Communities”
Xiao writes that disasters are defined as disruptive events that surpass a community’s management capacity, demanding external support. The author then categorizes disasters as sudden-onset or slow-developing. The most destructive consequence, according to Xiao, is the interruption of critical systems which escalate disease transmission and slows recovery, making social vulnerability and inequity the true measures of impact.
Continue reading “Xuliang Xiao’s Brief on Definitions of Disasters”
Sitarz writes on similarities and differences between the COVID-19 to the 1918 influenza and early HIV/AIDS pandemics. The author notes that, while community adherence to public health measures was crucial for all, compliance for COVID-19 was challenged by pandemic fatigue and political division, compared to the inconsistent communication of 1918 and the stigma and denial that hampered the early HIV/AIDS response.
Continue reading “Samantha Sitarz’s Brief on Public Health Pandemics”
Simbulan defines a disaster as a catastrophic event exceeding a population’s ability to recover, requiring outside assistance. The author distinguishes between acute disasters and slow-onset events. From a public health standpoint, Simbulan asserts that measuring mortality and morbidity alone are insufficient to determine impact.
Continue reading “Skyler Simbulan’s Brief on Definitions of Disasters”