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The Health Effects of Earthquakes - University of Washington Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths are related to falling debris 5 Being indoors, especially in a poorly constructed building, during an earthquake is one of the greatest risk factors 6 Some of the most common earthquake-related injuries are fractures,7,8 crush injury,7,8 penetrating and soft wounds,7,8 and traumatic brain injury 7
Earthquakes - World Health Organization (WHO) An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the earth’s crust Earthquakes can result in the ground shaking, soil liquefaction, landslides, fissures, avalanches, fires and tsunamis
Dying in an earthquake: Experts say it’s not just the tremor Most earthquake-related mortality and injuries result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects caused by the shaking of the ground Some studies have also found that certain medical conditions and the risk of disease outbreak after an earthquake can lead to an increase in death toll or injuries
The Pathophysiology of Injuries and Deaths Managed in Emergency . . . Earthquakes cause devastating effects, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people each year Understanding the full range of impacts, including fatalities, and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these effects is crucial for mitigating the aftermath of earthquakes
Earthquakes Guide - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Most earthquake-related injuries result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects as a result of the ground shaking, or people trying to move more than a few feet during the shaking
Multiple injuries after earthquakes: a retrospective analysis on 1,871 . . . We investigated the pattern and combination of injuries among patients with two injuries following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake We also described the general injury profile, causes of injury and socio-demographic characteristics of the injured patients
Emergencies Extreme Weather Earthquake - NYC Health What causes most earthquake-related injuries? Movement of the ground is seldom the actual cause of death or injury Most earthquake-related injuries result from collapsing walls, falling objects debris (including glass, ceiling fixtures) or people trying to move more than a few feet during the tremors What else should I look out for?