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Regina Yaskey1, Deanna Dahl-Grove1

  • 1UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 16, 2024
PubMed

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Federally-funded programs improve disaster preparedness for children, a vulnerable population. These initiatives identify best practices and gaps to advance disaster science for kids and families.

Area of Science:

  • Disaster science
  • Pediatric public health
  • Emergency management

Background:

  • Children constitute a significant portion of the U.S. population (approximately 25%) and possess unique vulnerabilities during disasters.
  • Effective disaster response requires tailored strategies that address the specific needs of pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of federally-funded programs and advisory committees on addressing the needs of children and families in disaster situations.
  • To identify key areas for improvement and future investment in disaster science for children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of federally-funded programs and advisory committee reports.
  • Analysis of identified best practices, information dissemination strategies, and identified gaps in disaster preparedness for children.
  • Synthesis of findings to inform future investments.

Main Results:

  • Federally-funded programs and advisory committees have positively impacted the identification and dissemination of best practices for children in disasters.
  • These initiatives have been instrumental in identifying critical gaps in current disaster science and preparedness for pediatric populations.
  • The programs provide a foundation for future investments to expand disaster science for children and families.

Conclusions:

  • Federal initiatives have enhanced the focus on children's needs in disaster planning and response.
  • Continued investment in these programs is crucial for advancing the field of disaster science for pediatric populations.
  • Addressing the unique vulnerabilities of children is essential for effective national disaster resilience.

Keywords:
ChildrenCrisis standards of careDisaster preparednessHealthcare preparednessInfectious diseasePandemics

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