Preparing the Community for Managing Public Health Disasters

Abstract

Public health emergencies and disasters have increased in number in
the last few decades. Climate change and extreme weather events are
partly responsible for many such disasters. Many a time a single disaster
escalates the series of events and causes multiple disasters. It affects
mental, physical, and socio-economic consequences. To understand
the awareness and preparedness of the community for public health
issues in disaster management, a review study was carried out. It was
found that there was poor awareness of the community for proper
disaster management. Neglect of public health was associated with
high morbidity and mortality. It is realised that public health must
be forefront sector with other departments to manage such multiple
disasters. Active community involvement is core to any public health
action. Community involvement is possible without any extra financial
implication on the district or state.

How to cite this article:
Kishore J, Gupta S, Kumari S. Preparing the
Community for Managing Public Health Disasters.
Epidem Int. 2024;9(4):5-9.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202408