Suicide after natural disasters

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Among the victims of floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes, there is an increased prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, which are risk factors for suicidal thinking. We conducted this study to determine whether natural disasters affect suicide rates.

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Blood pressure among immigrants to Israel from areas affected by the Chernobyl disaster

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To validate and analyze apparent association of hypertension with exposures to radiation at Chernobyl among immigrants to Israel from the contaminated areas.

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Psychosocial assistance after environmental accidents: a policy perspective

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Health effects of the Chernobyl disaster: illness or illness behavior? A comparative general health survey in two former Soviet regions

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Incidence of childhood disease in Belarus associated with the Chernobyl accident

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The historical development of public health responses to disaster

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The first of a of series state-of-the-art reviews commissioned to mark Disasters' 21st anniversary, this paper considers key publications on public health aspects of natural disasters, refugee emergencies and complex humanitarian disasters over the past twenty-odd years. The literature is reviewed and important signposts highlighted showing how the field has developed. This expanding body of epidemiological research has provided a basis for increasingly effective prevention and intervention strategies.

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Sarin poisoning of a rescue team in the Matsumoto sarin incident in Japan

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A nerve agent sarin (isopropyl methyl phosphonofluoridate) was released in Matsumoto city, Japan, on 27 June 1994. About 600 people were affected by the sarin, including seven who died. Fifty two rescuers engaged in helping the victims and 18 were affected. The aim was to investigate how the rescuers were affected by sarin.

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Health examinations and a questionnaire survey were conducted with all rescuers.

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Measurement of perceived disruption during rebuilding following Hurricane Andrew

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Comorbid psychiatric disorders in subjects with panic attacks

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Invited commentary: how would we know a Gulf War syndrome if we saw one?

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