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- Title
China After the Quake.
- Abstract
The article offers information regarding health service priorities in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated the southwest region of China on May 12, 2008. According to the World Health Organization, these include the control of communicable disease, the ensuring of a safe water and food supply, physical rehabilitation, and psychosocial support. Chinese officials estimate that 10% of earthquake survivors will require professional mental health services.
- Subjects
CHINA; DISASTER victims; WENCHUAN Earthquake, China, 2008; MENTAL health services; PUBLIC health administration; EARTHQUAKE relief; PREVENTION of communicable diseases; WATER supply management; MEDICAL care
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, Vol 300, Issue 3, p271
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.300.3.271-b