Nonfatal injuries following Hurricane Katrina--New Orleans, Louisiana, 2005.

摘要: Abstract The Journal of Safety Research has partnered with the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at Centers Disease (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to briefly report on some latest findings research community. This is fourth edition a series CDC articles. Background An active injury illness surveillance system was established by along Louisiana Department Health Hospitals (LDHH) aftermath Hurricane Katrina functioning hospitals medical clinics. Results recorded 7,543 nonfatal injuries among residents relief workers between September 8-October 14, 2005. leading mechanisms identified both groups were fall cut/stab/pierce, greater proportion compared injured during repopulation period. Clean-up most common activity time groups. Conclusion Injuries documented through this underscore need exposed populations determine burden initiate prevention activities health communication campaigns.