%0 Journal Article
%T Definition and classification of disasters: introduction of a disaster severity scale
%J Journal of emergency medicine
%D 1990
%A de Boer, J.
%V 8
%N 5
%P 591-595
%X In disaster medicine, a meaningful definition of the word disaster is lacking. A simple definition, using only two criteria, is proposed. Added to this, a classification scheme is formulated. Based on this definition and classification, a disaster severity scale is introduced. The methodology used is described, and the significance of these proposals is discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0736-4679
%U http://dx.doi.org/