NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Thomas’ precis focuses on a 1984 salmonella outbreak in Dallas, Oregon. Members of a religious cult in the region intentionally caused the spread of salmonella. Thomas evaluates the event’s details, emphasizing the need for collaboration between local and state health departments, public health practitioners, and law enforcement agencies to prevent similar acts in the future.
Continue reading “Deshara Thomas’ Case Study on 1984 Salmonella Outbreak”
A recent report from Stanford University’s Climate & Energy Policy Program explores the barriers to attracting and retaining the United States federal wildland firefighter workforce. In the western U.S., wildfires are intensifying amid rising temperatures, droughts, and decreasing snowpack. As the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires globally continue to grow, the Stanford report lays out a set of recommendations to address the workforce challenges.
Continue reading “Report Offers a Guide to Attract and Retain a ‘Robust and Representative’ Wildland Fire Workforce”
This report aims to examine the relationship between the demographics and defining characteristics of the participants, along with their experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, their attitudes towards vaccination, and their perception of individual and governmental responses to the pandemic. The findings from this study could provide helpful insight for building future public health campaigns and policies.
Continue reading “Natalia Ramon, Saba Changizi, and Deshara Thomas’ Community Adherence and COVID-19 Qualtrics Report “
Research has recently recognized that people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to climate disasters. One study, which examined the challenges that individuals with hearing loss face in the context of wildfires, highlights actions for emergency planners, community members, rescue teams, and others when preparing for and responding to such disasters to better protect the population.
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With the mpox outbreak continuing to affect the lives of millions living in African countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has activated its new Global Health Emergency Corp, or GHEC, for the first time to offer support to local healthcare and emergency services with the goal of containing and stemming the spread of the disease.
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As the world continues to prepare for the deleterious effects of climate change, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is focusing its international efforts on assisting the highly at-risk region of Southeast Asia. The agency aims to increase the region’s resilience to climate change-induced disasters such as flooding, droughts, and heat waves by encouraging international cooperation.
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Introduction: Internationally, wildfires are increasing in frequency, duration, severity, and number of acres (hectares) burned. Unfortunately, climate change adds a layer of complexity as it creates environmental conditions conducive to wildfires. This disaster response plan serves to develop a process to build resiliency and provide the means to mitigate loss of life and livelihood for Indigenous peoples and communities within the context of wildfires.
Continue reading “Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Jose Flores Hernandez, and Debra Oyedeji’s Emergency Response Plan for Wildfires in Canada”
In this report, King emphasizes the critical role of mitigation and resilience in improving community wellbeing. King highlights the techniques of community-based disaster management (CBDM) and presents how it reduces vulnerabilities and improve the conditions that may lead to inequality and underdevelopment.
Continue reading “Lennika King’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”
Bova illustrates the crucial role of mitigation in relation to community resilience. This report includes examples of ways in which mitigation strategies promote community well-being before and after disaster events. Bova highlights the importance of community cooperation throughout mitigation, response, and recovery efforts, which is fostered by resiliency.
Continue reading “Alexandra Bova’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”
Aziz presents the relationship between mitigation and community resiliency in disaster scenarios and conditions. Mitigation plays a crucial role in resiliency efforts by reducing burden and increasing risk reduction efforts for communities. The analysis provided by Aziz in this brief highlights the symbiotic relationship between mitigation and community resilience, noting the importance of both approaches in disaster management.
Continue reading “Sukaina Aziz’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”