How Pediatricians Can Respond to the Psychosocial Implications of Disasters
Open Access
- 1 February 1999
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 103 (2) , 521-523
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.103.2.521
Abstract
This Policy Statement was retired October 2005.: Natural and human-caused disasters, violence with weapons, and terrorist acts have touched directly the lives of thousands of families with children in the United States.1 Media coverage of disasters has brought images of floods, hurricanes, and airplane crashes into the living rooms of most American families, with limited censorship for vulnerable young children. Therefore, children may be exposed to disastrous events in ways that previous generations never or rarely experienced. Pediatricians should serve as important resources to the community in preparing for disasters, as well as acting in its behalf during and after such events.Keywords
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