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. 1990 Sep-Oct;8(5):591-5.
doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(90)90456-6.

Definition and classification of disasters: introduction of a disaster severity scale

J de Boer  1
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Definition and classification of disasters: introduction of a disaster severity scale

J de Boer. J Emerg Med. 1990 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

In disaster medicine, a meaningful definition of the word disaster is lacking. A simple definition, using only two criteria, is proposed. Added to this, a classification scheme is formulated. Based on this definition and classification, a disaster severity scale is introduced. The methodology used is described, and the significance of these proposals is discussed.

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