Characteristics of Flood Fatalities in Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis in 2019: Secondary Analysis of Public Data and Media Reports

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Izumi Yoshida ◽  
Akihiko Ozaki ◽  
Tomohiro Morita ◽  
Masaharu Tsubokura ◽  
Masahiro Kami
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Hazard Maps ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Public Data ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Japanese Residents ◽  
Do So

Abstract Objective: Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan on October 12, 2019. This study documents and characterizes deaths caused by Hagibis and helps identify strategies to reduce mortality in future disasters. Methods: Japanese residents, who were killed by Typhoon Hagibis, as reported by Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, were considered for the study. Details were collected from mainstream Japanese media, and flooding data from hazard maps published by local municipalities. Results: Out of the 99 total fatalities, 65 (73.0%) were aged 65 years or above. Among those who drowned indoors (20), 18 (90.0%) lived in high-risk areas of flooding, and their bodies were found on the first floor of their residences. A total of 10 (55.6%) out of the 18 fatalities lived in homes with 2 or more floors, indicating that they could have moved upstairs to avoid the floodwater. However, 6 (33.3%) could not do so due to existing health issues. Conclusions: Relatively elderly people, particularly those in areas at high risk of flooding, were most affected. Seeking higher ground is a standard safety measure in times of flooding, but this may not be possible for everyone depending on their health status, structure of their residence, and the depth of floodwaters.

Survey Study of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Expected Behaviors of Critical Care Clinicians Regarding an Influenza Pandemic

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1143-1149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth L. Daugherty ◽  
Trish M. Perl ◽  
Lewis Rubinson ◽  
Andrew Bilderback ◽  
Cynthia S. Rand
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Common Belief ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Protective Strategies ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Do So

Objective.Intensive care units (ICUs) are potential high-risk areas for the transmission of respiratory viruses such as influenza. An influenza pandemic is expected to result in a dramatic surge of critically ill patients, and ICU healthcare workers (HCW) are likely to be at high risk of infection.Objective.To characterize the knowledge, attitudes, and expected behaviors of ICU HCWs concerning the risk of and response to an influenza pandemic.Design, Participants, and Setting.A survey was distributed to 292 HCWs (ie, internal medicine house staff, pulmonary and critical care fellows and faculty members, nurses, and respiratory care professionals) at 2 hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland.Results.Of the 292 HCWs, 256 (88%) completed the survey. Just over one-half of the respondents believed there is at least a 45% chance of an influenza pandemic within the next 5 years. However, only 41% reported knowing how to protect themselves during an outbreak. Despite this common belief that a pandemic is likely in the near future, 59% of those surveyed reported only minimal knowledge of the risks of and protective strategies for an influenza pandemic, and 20% reported being unlikely to report to work during a pandemic or being unsure about whether they would do so. The odds of reporting to work varied on the basis of race and responsibility for child care.Conclusions.ICU HCWs reported having minimal knowledge concerning the risk of and response to an influenza pandemic, even though more that one-half of HCWs expect that a pandemic will occur in the near future. This finding in a high-risk setting is of concern, given that lack of knowledge among HCWs may result in increased nosocomial transmission to HCWs and patients. Interventions to improve knowledge of pandemics and understanding of risks among ICU HCWs are essential.

scholarly journals Penilaian Risiko Bencana Longsor di Wilayah Kabupaten Serang

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Heru Sri Naryanto ◽  
Qoriatu Zahro
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Landslide Hazard ◽  
Landslide Risk ◽  
Hazard Maps ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Medium Risk ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Vulnerability Maps ◽  
Risk Maps

Kabupaten Serang membutuhkan peta bahaya, peta kerentanan dan peta risiko bencana tanah longsor sebagai dasar dalam pengurangan risiko. Parameter dan bobot untuk pembuatan peta bahaya longsor adalah: kelerengan (50%), kondisi geologi (20%), curah hujan (15%) dan penggunaan lahan (15%). Zona bahaya tanah longsor tinggi di Kabupaten Serang terdapat di kecamatan-kecamatan Padarincang, Ciomas, Mancak, Anyar, Cinangka, Pulo Ampel dan Bojonegara. Pembuatan peta kerentanan digunakan kerentanan sosial dengan indikatornya adalah: kepadatan penduduk, rasio jenis kelamin, rasio kemiskinan, rasio orang cacat dan rasio kelompok umur. Peta risiko tanah longsor dibuat dengan mengoverlaykan dari peta bahaya tanah longsor dan peta kerentanan. Pembuatan peta bahaya, peta kerentanan dan peta risiko mengunakan teknik overlay atau tumpang tindih dengan software ArcGIS. Daerah berisiko rendah di Kabupaten Serang seluas 92.416 ha (63,6% dari seluruh luas Kabupaten Serang), berisiko sedang seluas 46.971 ha. (32,3%) dan yang berisiko tinggi 5.907 ha. (4,1%). Bila dilihat dari tingkatan kecamatan, 5 urutan teratas kecamatan yang memiliki luasan daerah berisiko tinggi terbesar adalah Kecamatan Anyar (1.498 ha), Pulo Ampel (1,082 ha), Bojonegara (1.019 ha), Baros (828,5 ha) dan Padarincang (561 ha). Peta bahaya, peta kerentanan dan peta risiko sangat dibutuhkan oleh Pemerintah Kabupaten Serang, selain sebagai acuan kegiatan pengurangan risiko bencana juga untuk penataan kawasan yang aman berkelanjutan. Serang District requires hazard maps, vulnerability maps and risk maps as a basis for reducing the risk of landslides. Parameters and weights for making landslide hazard maps are: slope (50%), geological conditions (20%), rainfall (15%) and land use (15%). High landslide hazard zones in Serang District are found in the sub-districts of Padarincang, Ciomas, Mancak, Anyar, Cinangka, Pulo Ampel and Bojonegara. Making a vulnerability map used social vulnerability with indicators: population density, sex ratio, poverty ratio, ratio of disabled people and ratio of age groups. Landslide risk maps are made by overlaying landslide hazard maps and vulnerability maps. Making hazard maps, vulnerability maps and risk maps using overlay techniques with ArcGIS software. Low-risk areas in Serang District covering 92,416 ha (63.6% of the total area of Serang Regency), medium risk of 46,971 ha. (32.3%) and high risk 5,907 ha. (4.1%). When viewed from the sub-district level, the top 5 sub-districts that have the largest high-risk areas are Anyar District (1,498 ha), Pulo Ampel (1,082 ha), Bojonegara (1,019 ha), Baros (828.5 ha) and Padarincang (561 ha ) Hazard maps, vulnerability maps and risk maps are urgently needed by the Serang District Government, in addition to being a reference for disaster risk reduction activities as well as for the sustainable arrangement of areas. 

scholarly journals An Alternative Risk Assessment Model of Urban Waterlogging: A Case Study of Ningbo City

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 826
Author(s):  
Meiling Zhou ◽  
Xiuli Feng ◽  
Kaikai Liu ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
Lijian Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Risk Assessments ◽  
Risk Assessment Model ◽  
Risk Area ◽  
The North ◽  
Coastal Cities ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
The City

Influenced by climate change, extreme weather events occur frequently, and bring huge impacts to urban areas, including urban waterlogging. Conducting risk assessments of urban waterlogging is a critical step to diagnose problems, improve infrastructure and achieve sustainable development facing extreme weathers. This study takes Ningbo, a typical coastal city in the Yangtze River Delta, as an example to conduct a risk assessment of urban waterlogging with high-resolution remote sensing images and high-precision digital elevation models to further analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of waterlogging risk. Results indicate that waterlogging risk in the city proper of Ningbo is mainly low risk, accounting for 36.9%. The higher-risk and medium-risk areas have the same proportions, accounting for 18.7%. They are followed by the lower-risk and high-risk areas, accounting for 15.5% and 9.6%, respectively. In terms of space, waterlogging risk in the city proper of Ningbo is high in the south and low in the north. The high-risk area is mainly located to the west of Jiangdong district and the middle of Haishu district. The low-risk area is mainly distributed in the north of Jiangbei district. These results are consistent with the historical situation of waterlogging in Ningbo, which prove the effectiveness of the risk assessment model and provide an important reference for the government to prevent and mitigate waterlogging. The optimized risk assessment model is also of importance for waterlogging risk assessments in coastal cities. Based on this model, the waterlogging risk of coastal cities can be quickly assessed, combining with local characteristics, which will help improve the city’s capability of responding to waterlogging disasters and reduce socio-economic loss.

Esophageal cancer in high-risk areas of China: research progress and challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingsong Lin ◽  
Yukari Totsuka ◽  
Baoen Shan ◽  
Chaochen Wang ◽  
Wenqiang Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Risk Areas

Small-Area Analysis: Targeting High-Risk Areas for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Programs

1998 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey B. Gould ◽  
Beate Herrchen ◽  
Tanya Pham ◽  
Stephan Bera ◽  
Claire Brindis
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Small Area ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Pregnancy Prevention ◽  
Small Area Analysis ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention ◽  
Risk Areas

scholarly journals Identifying high-risk areas for sporadic measles outbreaks: lessons from South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benn Sartorius ◽  
C Cohen ◽  
T Chirwa ◽  
G Ntshoe ◽  
A Puren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Measles Outbreaks

scholarly journals Risk factors of acute diarrhoea in summer – a nation-wide French case-control study

2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. YAZDANPANAH ◽  
L. BEAUGERIE ◽  
P. Y. BOËLLE ◽  
L. LETRILLIART ◽  
J. C. DESENCLOS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
National Level ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Case Control ◽  
French Case ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Matched Case ◽  
Control Study

The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for acute diarrhoea (AD) during the summer in France. A matched case-control study was conducted at a national level among patients of 500 general practitioners (GPs). From July to September 1996, 468 case-control pairs were included. Cases were more likely than controls (i) to live away from their main residence (OR 3·0; 95% CI 1·6–5·7), (ii) to have returned from a country at high risk of AD (OR 4·6; CI 0·9–23·1), and (iii) to have been in contact with a case of AD (OR 2·0; CI 1·3–3·1). A significantly decreased risk of AD was found for consumption of well-cooked chicken (OR 0·5; CI 0·3–0·8) and raw or undercooked home-made egg-containing products (OR 0·6; CI 0·4–0·8). These findings suggest that travel to high-risk areas, or travel within France, and being in contact with a case of AD, are risk factors for the occurrence of AD in summer in France.

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