Modelling the spatial distribution of five natural hazards in the context of the WHO/EMRO Atlas of Disaster Risk as a step towards the reduction of the health impact related to disasters

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reducing the potential for large scale loss of life, large numbers of casualties, and widespread displacement of populations that can result from natural disasters is a difficult challenge for the individuals, communities and governm...

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Main Authors: Musani Altaf, Abdel Ghaffar Eman, Boos John, Ebener Steeve, El Morjani Zine El Abidine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/6/1/8