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Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on health, medical care and public health systems in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, 2011.

Content Provider	World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus
Author	Nohara, Masaru
Description	Country affiliation: Japan Author Affiliation: Nohara M ( Medical Services Promotion Division, Iwate Prefecture Government, Japan .)
Abstract	PROBLEM: The Great East Japan Earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in global history. The damage was spread over a wide area, with the worst-hit areas being Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. In this paper we report on the damage and the impact of the damage to describe the health consequences among disaster victims in Iwate Prefecture. CONTEXT: In Iwate Prefecture the tsunami claimed 4659 lives, with 1633 people missing. In addition to electricity, water and gas being cut off following the disaster, communication functions were paralysed and there was a lack of gasoline. ACTION: Medical and public health teams from Iwate Prefecture and around the country, including many different specialists, engaged in a variety of public health activities mainly at evacuation centres, including medical and mental health care and activities to prevent infectious diseases. OUTCOME: Given the many fatalities, there were relatively few patients who required medical treatment for major injuries. However, there were significant medical needs in the subacute and chronic phases of care in evacuation centres, with great demand for medical treatment and public health assistance, measures to counteract infection and mental health care. DISCUSSION: By referring to past experiences of national and international large-scale disasters, it was possible to respond effectively to the health-related challenges. However, there are still challenges concerning how to share information and coordinate overall activities among multiple public health response teams. Further examination will be required to ensure better preparedness in response to future disasters.
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	20947321
e-ISSN	20947313
DOI	10.5365/WPSAR.2011.2.4.002
Journal	Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal
Issue Number	4
Volume Number	2
Language	English
Publisher	World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher Date	2011-10-01
Publisher Place	Philippines
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Discipline Epidemiology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Medicine

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