Volcanic Ash Impacts and Mitigation: Health

U.S. Geological Survey. 05/16/2018 This Web page provides information and guidance about the health effects of volcanic ash, including links to health hazards pamphlets from the International Volcanic Health Hazards Network (IVHHN); and a table detailing volcanic ashfall: overview of health impacts, monitoring, and preventive measures. The column on the left provides links to pages on respiratory effects, eyes and skin, secondary effects, protective measures, volcanic gas guidelines, and case studies. (Text)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - June 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news