World Health Organization
Sinopse: Most countries are likely to experience a large-scale emergency approximately, and many will face seasonal returns of hazards, including cyclones, flooding, and disease outbreaks. Although countries may seek to address all risks in a timely and efficient manner, using risk-based approaches can help to optimize resource utilization and allow them to prioritize actions to be ready to respond to potential emergencies.
The public health risks associated with emergencies and disasters stem from the interaction of biological, technological, societal and/or natural hazards, with communities. When risks related to emergencies and disasters are not effectively managed, they may result in significant short- and long-term consequences at the individual, community, city, national and global levels.
