Slopeland hazard and respiratory health: The example of Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan

摘要: Abstract Slopeland hazard may not only induce short-term safety problems, but also long-term respiratory health problems due to slow vegetation recovery and particulate air pollution. Typhoon Morakot induced a serious landslide in southern Taiwan on August 7–9, 2009 produced pollution (particulate matter less than 10 μm, PM 10 ). Therefore, be affected by Morakot’s bare land. The main purpose of this study was determine whether morbidity is related A conducted with Morakot. District geographical unit analysis study. 368 districts were divided into three levels area based increased percentage after Morakot: non-bare (increased equal 0%), mild 1%) greater 1%). Morbidity data derived from National Health Insurance Statistics. prevalence rate chronic lower diseases (CLRD) pneumonia between pre-typhoon (2008) post-typhoon (2010 2014) analyzed. population stratified groups: children (0–14 years), adult (15–64 elderly (≧65 years). results showed that pediatric strongly associated Children the most vulnerable for areas