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Disaster preparedness. An international perspective.

J M Orient

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Establishing a robust national disaster medical system is crucial for emergency preparedness. The US prioritizes this low, unlike Switzerland and the Soviet Union, whose systems warrant study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Disaster medicine
    • Public health policy
    • Emergency preparedness

    Background:

    • National disaster medical systems require careful consideration of goals and funding for effective emergency preparedness.
    • The United States has historically assigned a low priority to national disaster response programs.
    • These programs have faced controversy due to their association with civil defense strategies, particularly concerning nuclear attacks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of establishing a national disaster medical system.
    • To examine the factors influencing the prioritization and funding of emergency preparedness programs.
    • To identify potential models for disaster medical systems by studying international examples.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of national disaster medical systems.

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  • Review of policy documents and historical context related to disaster response.
  • Literature review of emergency preparedness strategies in different countries.

    • Main Results:

    • The United States has not prioritized national disaster medical system development.
    • International systems, such as those in Switzerland and the Soviet Union, offer valuable insights.
    • Controversy surrounding civil defense has impacted the development of US disaster response programs.

    Conclusions:

    • The establishment of a national disaster medical system is essential for national security and public health.
    • Further study of existing international models is recommended to inform US policy.
    • Increased investment and a clear policy framework are needed to advance US emergency preparedness.