Why are older peoples' health needs forgotten post-natural disaster relief in developing countries? A healthcare provider survey of 2005 Kashmir, Pakistan earthquake.

Journal article

Although older people may be recognized as a vulnerable group post-natural disasters, their particular needs are rarely met by the providers of emergency services. Studies about older people's health needs post disasters in the South East Asia Tsunami, Kashmir, Pakistan, China, and United States has revealed the lack of concern for older people's health needs. Recent study of older people's health needs post the Kashmir Pakistan earthquake (2005) found older peoples' health needs were masked ...

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Authors: Chan, E

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: American journal of disaster medicine
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 107-112
• Publication date: 2009-03-01
• ISSN: 1932-149X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Age Factors; Health Services Needs and Demand; Questionnaires; Aged; Humans; Disaster Medicine; Needs Assessment; Earthquakes; Pakistan; Cross-Sectional Studies; Disaster Planning