The Andaman Nicobar Earthquake and Tsunami 2004 - Impact on diseases in Indonesia

Author(s)
Guha-Sapir, D. and van Panhuis, W.
Publication language
English
Pages
27pp
Date published
01 Jul 2005
Type
Programme/project reviews
Keywords
Disasters, Tsunamis, Health
Countries
Indonesia
Organisations
Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters

The objective of the document is to describe the patterns and relative importance of major diseases as a consequence of the tsunami. To compare these to pre-existing disease profiles in Aceh before the disaster. To identify key recommendations for improvement of disease control and surveillance after disasters.