In this article, the inverse care law is outlined, its application to medical treatment following disasters considered and an explanation of the inverse response law provided.
This report shows how the benefits of building back better could be greatest among the communities and countries that are hit by disasters most intensely and frequently.
World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
In June 2015, about 53,000 people were affected by unusually severe floods in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana. The real impact of such a disaster is a product of exposure ("Who was affected?"), vulnerability ("How much did the affected
This briefing paper offers a lens through which the earthquake relief and recovery efforts can be viewed in the context of the protection, enjoyment, and promotion of the human rights of LGBT people.
This document outlines Rikuzentakata city's efforts through its recovery to create an inclusive community to ensure the safety, well-being, and equal opportunities for all residents, including those with disabilities and other minority groups.
This publication presents data on the impact of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, particularly Harris County, in the form of illustrated maps. It provides data down to the census tract level, with a focus on the intersection of social vulnerability and flooding
This article addresses the sustainability implications of post-disaster measures in the context of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami by presenting an analysis of the current situations and changes in some of the affected regions. Sustainability implications of measures are captured by investigating the persistence of the social and economic living conditions in relation to post-disaster measures, and the alignment of the measures with basic environmental aspects.
This document discusses how almost six years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, despite the overall good recovery progress, some areas have lagged behind and 134,000 evacuees continue to live in displacement. Prolonged and protracted displacement has had profound and disproportionate impacts on the more vulnerable members of society, particularly older people.
