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Matthew Castleden1, Martin McKee, Virginia Murray
1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SH, UK. matthew.castleden@lshtm.ac.uk
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|April 8, 2011
Summary
This review explores resilience concepts for emergency preparedness and public health. Key findings highlight community, disaster, and social-ecological resilience as vital for adaptation and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Disaster Management
Background:
- The concept of resilience is increasingly important in emergency preparedness discussions.
- Understanding resilience is crucial for effective disaster planning and public health protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key concepts of resilience.
- To explore the relevance of resilience for disaster planning and public health protection.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review.
- Narrative summary of resilience concepts relevant to public health.
Main Results:
- Identified key concepts: community resilience, disaster resilience, and social-ecological resilience.
- Community and disaster resilience focus on intrinsic capacity to resist and recover.
- Social-ecological resilience emphasizes adaptive thresholds and societal capacity during crises.
- Key elements include communication, learning, adaptation, risk awareness, and social capital.
Conclusions:
- Resilience concepts are highly relevant for public health and emergency planning.
- Resilient communities aim for reduced dependence on external aid during disasters.
- Resilience features often align with social and economic determinants of public health.
- Challenges persist in defining and measuring population health resilience.
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