Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine · 2019 · 29 citations · 24 references
Health ProfessionsGeriatric MedicineEmergency ManagementEpidemiologyGeriatricsDisaster EpidemiologyDisaster Risk AssessmentGeriatric EmergenciesNatural Disaster PreparednessNatural HazardsSocial VulnerabilityCatastrophic LossesDisaster EmergenciesDisaster-related LossDisaster-related MortalityEnvironmental FactorsNatural Disaster EventsNatural Disaster Health EpidemiologyNatural Disaster Trauma
Throughout the word catastrophic events such floods, rail derailment and fires in senior homes have unfortunately affected many people over the age of 65. Some of these people suffered serious injuries, other feared for their lives, and unfortunately, many of them were unable to deal with the dangers.
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