Introduction to the epidemiological aspects of explosive volcanism

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:7193312

Bernstein, R S; Baxter, P J; Buist, A S

A review of the literature concerning the adverse health effects of volcanic eruptions prior to the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens is presented. The global distribution and occurrence of explosive and effusive (consisting primarily of emission gases and lava) volcanic eruptions is described. Public health implications for areas at high- and low-risk, with emphasis on the implications of explosive volcanism in developing countries is briefly discussed. Data are provided which may be used as the basis for pre-disaster planning and preparedness in areas of the world where explosive and effusive volcanic eruptions are relatively common in proximity to vulnerable human populations.

• Research Organization: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH
• OSTI ID: 7193312
• Resource Relation: Journal Volume: 76:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
VOLCANISM
EPIDEMIOLOGY
VOLCANOES
HEALTH HAZARDS
CONTAMINATION
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DISASTERS
ERUPTION
EXPLOSIONS
GLOBAL ASPECTS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
LAVA
MT ST HELENS
PLANNING
PUBLIC HEALTH
REVIEWS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SAFETY
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION
VOLCANIC GASES
CASCADE MOUNTAINS
DISTRIBUTION
DOCUMENT TYPES
FEDERAL REGION X
FLUIDS
GASES
HAZARDS
MOUNTAINS
NORTH AMERICA
POPULATIONS
USA
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560400* - Other Environmental Pollutant Effects
552000 - Public Health