Critical State of Disaster Preparedness
Disasters both natural and anthropogenic are increasing in intensity and frequency. 2018 marked the eighth consecutive year in which greater than seven high-consequence natural disasters occurred in the United States alone. These numbers do not include mass shootings or disease outbreaks, such as measles, influenza, and hepatitis A.
Source: Critical Care Clinics - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Marie R. Baldisseri, Mary Jane Reed, Randy S. Wax Tags: Preface Source Type: research