"Disasters" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Calamities producing great damage, loss of life, and distress. They include results of natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of impact exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community.
| Descriptor ID |
D004190
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.230.100
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| Concept/Terms |
Natural Disasters- Natural Disasters
- Disaster, Natural
- Disasters, Natural
- Natural Disaster
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Disasters" by people in Profiles.
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Natural disasters resulting from climate change: The impact of hurricanes and flooding on perinatal outcomes. Semin Perinatol. 2023 12; 47(8):151840.
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Utilization of the TRAIN Learning Network for Online Disaster Medicine and Public Health Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 09 05; 17:e285.
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Pathogenesis of tuberculosis: the 1930 L?beck disaster revisited. Eur Respir Rev. 2022 Jun 30; 31(164).
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Challenges Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Disaster Management Perspectives. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 06 09; 17:e227.
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The National Disaster Medical System and military combat readiness: A scoping review. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 08 01; 93(2S Suppl 1):S136-S146.
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Health Disparities and Climate Change: The Intersection of Three Disaster Events on Vulnerable Communities in Houston, Texas. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 12 21; 19(1).
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A strategy for disaster preparedness in obstetrics. Am J Disaster Med. 2021 Summer; 16(3):207-213.
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Potential Impact of Climate Change on Human Trafficking: A Narrative Review. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2021 05 01; 209(5):324-329.
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Responding to Natural and Industrial Disasters: Partnerships and Lessons Learned. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 06; 16(3):885-888.
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Houston hurricane Harvey health (Houston-3H) study: assessment of allergic symptoms and stress after hurricane Harvey flooding. Environ Health. 2021 01 19; 20(1):9.