Psychosocial Factors Associated with Disaster Preparedness in a Sample of Vulnerable Elderly Community Members in San Francisco

Abstract

Even though the elderly are known to be at increased risk of disaster-related morbidity and mortality, several studies have shown that they are alarmingly underprepared for disasters. Although the risk factors for lack of... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Ezinne Nwankwo (University of California San Francisco)
  2. Elena Portacolone (University of California San Francisco)
  3. Qi Zhi (University of California San Francisco)
  4. Victoria Raveis (New York University)
  5. Robyn Gershon (University of California San Francisco)

Topic Area

IV. Urbanism, Health and Wellbeing 4.1 Built environment 4.2 Pollution: air, noise, etc

Session

PBAIC-O-05 » Place Based Actions to Prevent Disease and Promote Health In Cities (10:45 - Sunday, 3rd April, TBA)

Paper

Ezinne_Nwankwo_Abstract_Psychosocial_Factors_and_Disaster_Preparedness.docx

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