The Human Effect of Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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What is one of the most immediate effects of natural disasters?

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Population displacement.

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What can happen to health care and education during population displacement caused by natural disasters?

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Accessibility can be disrupted.

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What health risks can arise from severe flooding after a natural disaster?

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Breeding of waterborne bacteria and malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

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What can happen to death tolls after the immediate danger of a natural disaster has passed?

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Death tolls can rise without emergency relief.

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How do natural disasters affect food supplies?

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They can destroy crops and agricultural supplies.

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What is a consequence of rising food prices after a natural disaster?

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Reduced purchasing power for families and increased risk of severe malnutrition.

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What psychological condition can young children develop after experiencing a natural disaster?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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What can happen to children suffering from untreated PTSD after a natural disaster?

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They can be prone to lasting psychological damage and emotional distress.