Citation

Baxter PJ, Bernstein RS, Buist AS. Am. J. Public Health 1986; 76(3 Suppl): 84-90.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, American Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3946731

PMCID

PMC1651692

Abstract

Medical treatment has only a small role in severe volcanic eruptions and so preventive measures are paramount if injuries and loss of life are to be reduced. The health team must be incorporated in emergency planning and response at the earliest stage. Guidance on the interpretation of geological information about a volcano and the appropriate health measures that should be adopted before and after an eruption are summarized for the benefit of health workers.

Language: en