TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - The use of fear appeal to promote safe behaviors among people in the event of an earthquake
JO  - Health in emergencies and disasters quarterly
A1  - Zareipour, MoradAli
SP  - 5
EP  - 6
VL  - 9
IS  - 1
N2  - Earthquake, an unpredictable natural disaster, poses a significant threat to public health, causing physical, human, social, cultural, and economic damages [1]. Iran is among the world's top 10 earthquake-prone countries--remembering earthquakes cause the greatest human casualties. Preparedness and safe behavior before and during earthquakes are crucially important to reduce the damage of earthquakes and prevent life-threatening incidents and property damage [2]. Each year, unexpected events affect 200 million people, resulting in economic losses of up to 3% of the affected countries' GDP (gross domestic product). By observing safe behaviors during earthquakes, it is possible to reduce risks and prevent casualties and damages [3].<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2345-4210
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/hdq.8.4.544.1
ID  - ref1
ER  -