Impact of natural disasters on health disparities in low- to middle-income countries

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作者
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
Syed Hassan Ahmed
Taha Gul Shaikh
Summaiyya Waseem
机构
[1] Hamad Medical Corporation,Department of Nursing
[2] College of Health Sciences,Department of Public Health
[3] QU Health,undefined
[4] Qatar University,undefined
[5] Dow University of Health Sciences,undefined
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Discover Health Systems | / 2卷 / 1期
关键词
Natural Disasters; Heath Disparities; LMICs; Climate Change;
D O I
10.1007/s44250-023-00038-6
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摘要
Natural disasters, characterized by their ferocity and unpredictability, can cause a lot of damage to people's lives. These effects can last for many years and affect entire communities. After these huge events, the healthcare system faces numerous challenges. Smart planning and timely, clear actions are important to reduce and eventually overcome the bad effects of the events. It's particularly important to acknowledge the status of the healthcare system in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These countries have a tough time because their economies are often limited, with limited finances and resources. Hence, natural disasters can damage their healthcare system more. This review looks closely at how various natural disasters have caused big problems for LMICs and their healthcare systems. We carefully look at what happens after these disasters and how they worsen existing problems in these economies. The review also highlights how communities work hard to improve after these events. By showing how natural disasters affect healthcare systems in LMICs, this paper tries to make more people aware of these issues. It encourages everyone to work together to strengthen these important systems against nature's strong forces.
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