West Indies Health Care and Disaster Preparedness

By Marcus L. Martin

West Indies Health Care and Disaster Preparedness: U.Va. in St. Kitts and Nevis provides a historical overview of past natural disasters and public health issues particularly affecting the people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. This text also addresses current research and initiatives in the region related to health care and disaster preparedness. A review of the history of natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes in the Caribbean provides opportunities for public health officials, students, and emergency preparedness personnel to reflect and implement changes. This book contains an all-hazards approach to personal safety and disaster planning, fundamentals of emergency care, and public health. While the authors focus on the West Indies, the content may be relevant to other regions and of value to anyone interested in disaster preparedness and public health.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517041902
• ISBN13: 9781517041908
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"