@article{ref1,
title="A preliminary study on mortality attributed to tropical cyclones in Taiwan 2000-2014",
journal="Environmental hazards",
year="2016",
author="Chang, Chiung-Ting",
volume="15",
number="2",
pages="178-187",
abstract="Studies on mortality attributed to tropical cyclones often concern large-scale disasters. Attention is rarely paid to small-scale mortality over the long term. To understand the relationship between the environment and the behavior that contributes to mortality, this article uses a classification table to review the 1556 deaths attributed to tropical cyclones, named typhoons, in Taiwan during the period 2000-2014. The results demonstrate that the majority of outdoor deaths are associated with work-related activities, while most indoor deaths occur during non-work-related activities. Taking action, such as stopping the car on a bridge if the tail lights of a vehicle in front disappear, and not walking on the roadside when the road is flooded by muddy water, may help to reduce the likelihood of typhoon-attributed death. The findings also help to dispel four myths associated with typhoon-attributed mortality.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1747-7891",
doi="10.1080/17477891.2016.1167011",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17477891.2016.1167011"
}