TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - The role of applied epidemiology methods in the disaster management cycle
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Malilay, Josephine
A1  - Heumann, Michael
A1  - Perrotta, Dennis
A1  - Wolkin, Amy F.
A1  - Schnall, Amy Helene
A1  - Podgornik, Michelle N.
A1  - Cruz, Miguel A.
A1  - Horney, Jennifer A.
A1  - Zane, David F.
A1  - Roisman, Rachel
A1  - Greenspan, Joel R.
A1  - Thoroughman, Doug
A1  - Anderson, Henry A.
A1  - Wells, Eden V.
A1  - Simms, Erin F.
SP  - 2092
EP  - 2102
VL  - 104
IS  - 11
N2  - Disaster epidemiology (i.e., applied epidemiology in disaster settings) presents a source of reliable and actionable information for decision-makers and stakeholders in the disaster management cycle. However, epidemiological methods have yet to be routinely integrated into disaster response and fully communicated to response leaders. We present a framework consisting of rapid needs assessments, health surveillance, tracking and registries, and epidemiological investigations, including risk factor and health outcome studies and evaluation of interventions, which can be practiced throughout the cycle. Applying each method can result in actionable information for planners and decision-makers responsible for preparedness, response, and recovery. Disaster epidemiology, once integrated into the disaster management cycle, can provide the evidence base to inform and enhance response capability within the public health infrastructure. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print September 11, 2014: e1-e11. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2014.302010).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302010
ID  - ref1
ER  -