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The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is pleased to announce the Natural Disaster Health Research Network. In partnership with Health Canada, the Institute is building a research network to further develop a foundation of scientific evidence concerning the health and social impacts of extreme events. An important step in the formation of the network was the September 2002 ICLR conference Dealing with Disasters: Impacts on Human Health.
Climate change brings a general warming of climate, but also more variable and severe weather events such as tornadoes, lightning, floods, winter storms, heat waves, sea surge, hurricanes, and drought. The objective of the Natural Disaster Health Research Network is to address issues related to mental health, injuries, preparedness, population displacement, damaged public health infrastructure and occupational health hazards that are affected by extreme events. Network participants will identify critical research areas and work collaboratively to build effective research strategies that will ultimately lead to helping communities across Canada to successfully adapt to extremes.
Many hazards strike in all areas of North America, including winter storms, tornadoes, floods and drought. Public health programs can be strengthened by sharing research knowledge and lessons learned in Canada and the United States about how to best manage extreme events. Multi-disciplinary research in health sciences and social sciences is important for improving management of the adverse health impacts of extreme events.
The Institute is actively promoting membership in the Natural Disaster Health Research Network, including Canadian and international researchers.
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