NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
The United Nations (UN) has called attention to the growing Haitian population, a record 5.7 million people, who are projected to experience acute food insecurity through June. Of this number, which is more than half of Haiti’s population, over two million are projected to face emergency-level hunger. Around 8,400 are going to face catastrophic food insecurity, where people face severe acute malnutrition and risk of death.
Continue reading “Hunger in Haiti Reaches Record Levels”
The Gaza ceasefire proves to be a beacon of hope for what has been a difficult time for millions of people worldwide. With its hostage and prisoner release deal, there is the promise of rebuilding. While there are many aspects that need addressing, the health crisis in Gaza remains a top priority as its challenges are immense.
Continue reading “Rebuilding Gaza’s Health System”
One question from the 1918 flu pandemic that intrigued epidemiologists was the shape of its death curve. Most communicable diseases have a U shaped death curve, as the youngest and the oldest members of society have the weakest immune defenses against contagions. However, previous studies found that those who were believed to be young and healthy were equally at risk to pass away from the 1918 flu; as a result, the death curve from the pandemic is shaped like the letter W.
Continue reading “1918 Flu Victim Skeletons Provide New Explanation for the Pandemic’s “W”-Shaped Mortality Curve”
On Monday, heavy rainfall in Libya over two consecutive days caused the collapse of two dams in the coastal city Derna. The consequent flood has killed at least 8,000 people with 10,000 currently missing. Many were unsure of what to do as water began converging in the street at 2:30AM. Those who survived this disaster recall horrific scenes of bodies floating past them as they struggle to escape the flood.
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In early September of this year, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, killing at least 2,497 people and injuring thousands more.
Continue reading “Humanitarian Aid Following 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Morocco”
On December 2, 1984, a gas leak at the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide plant in Bhopal, India resulted in around 45 tons of toxic chemicals leaking into surrounding neighborhoods. Considered one of history’s deadliest industrial accidents, the event resulted in approximately 15,000-20,000 deaths while 600,000 survivors suffered from respiratory diseases, blindness, miscarriages, and other serious health concerns.
Continue reading “Omary Perez’s Case Study on the Bhopal Gas Leak Tragedy”
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.
Continue reading “Jaclyn Perhati, Joey Horvath, Sofia Manzi, and Teniyah Vinson’s Qualtrics Report on Public Perceptions of Pandemic Preparedness and Response”
This report on COVID-19 Attitudes, Practices and Perceptions analyzes a cross-sectional study, where surveyed individuals were asked about their attitudes, public health compliance, and perspectives on COVID-19 and any future pandemics. The subject of this report is especially important because misinformation rampant all throughout the COVID-19 pandemic had great negative impact on pandemic response measures. Information on this topic found through research can help public health officials design action plans for future pandemics to keep the public safe.
Continue reading “Jiawen Shou, Victoria Sevilla, Thomas O’Neill, and Tanesha Brewster’s Report on the Public’s Behavior and Attitudes During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
The Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami are among the largest natural disasters in written history. In a mitigation brief, Swatabde Hawlader analyzed the disaster recovery and reconstruction process following the March 11, 2011 event.
Continue reading “Shatabdee Hawlader’s Mitigation Brief on the Great East Japan Earthquake”
Known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, a magnitude 9.0 – 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Honshu, Japan produced a deadly tsunami on March 11, 2011. The earthquake is currently the strongest in Japan’s recorded history. Not only was the event destructive but many mitigation strategies implemented by the Japanese Government prior to the disaster failed when the tsunami made landfall.
Continue reading “Himani Chhetri’s Mitigation Brief on the Great East Japan Earthquake”