Risk factors for injuries due to the 1990 : Earthquake in Luzon, Philippines
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
; 70(4): 509-13, 1992. ilus, tab
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in En
| Desastres -Disasters-
| ID: des-6549
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ABSTRACT
On 16 July 1990, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck the island of Luzon, Philippines. A case-control study was carried out to identify the risk factors for earthquake-related injuries and at the same time observations were made on the rescue efforts. Being hit by falling objects was the leading cause of injury (34
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Database:
Desastres -Disasters-
Main subject:
Philippines
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Research
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Wounds and Injuries
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Risk Factors
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Earthquakes
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Year:
1992
Document type:
Article