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disaster epidemiology  

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  • The epidemiologic study of disasters is a relatively new area of research and practice in public health settings. The epidemiologic investigation of disaster events focuses on two approaches. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Disaster Epidemiology]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/disaster_epidemiology

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