Population, poverty and vulnerability : Mitigating the effects of natural disasters
Estocolmo; UN. Population Fund; 1999. 23 p. ilus, tab.
Monography
in En
| Desastres -Disasters-
| ID: des-12674
Responsible library:
CR3.1
Localization: CR3.1; DES
ABSTRACT
Contains an analysis of the relationship between demographic dynamic and Hurricane Mitch in Central America. It focuses three aspects How did demographic processes condition the area's vulnerability prior to Mitch? What are Mitchïs consequences for demographic dynamics in the short and long term? What changes must be introduced in demographic dynamics if the effects of future natural disasters are to be mitigated? The concluding section reflects on specific contributions that United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) could make to the mitigation of disasters in the future
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Tematic databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
Desastres -Disasters-
Main subject:
Poverty
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34658
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34661
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Environmental Exposure
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Cyclonic Storms
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Honduras
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Country/Region as subject:
Central America
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Honduras
Language:
English
Year:
1999
Document type:
Congress and conference
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Monography
