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Disaster Preparedness and Response
Facts and figures
A variety of natural and man-made disasters and emergencies has hit the WHO European Region in recent decades . Natural and technological disasters, conflict and the mounting effects of climate change have caused economic damage, injury and death.
WHO fact sheets give an overview of the hazards, possible factors of vulnerability, direct and indirect impact of different kinds of disasters, the needs they create, health statistics and responses to be made.
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