| Descriptor in English: | Natural Disasters |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Desastres Naturales |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Desastres Naturais |
| Descriptor in French: | Catastrophes naturelles |
| Entry term(s): |
Disaster, Natural Disasters, Natural Natural Disaster |
| Tree number(s): |
N06.230.100.230 SP4.037.403 SP8.473.654.377.027.008.762 |
| Scope note: | Disasters linked to natural hazards including widespread fires, floods, storms, earthquakes and drought.These events may result in significant damage and loss of lives. |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
CL classification EC economics HI history MO mortality PC prevention & control ST standards |
| History Note: | 2019 |
| See also the descriptors: |
Disaster Legislation
DeCS |
| DeCS UI: | 9515 |
| Descriptor UI: | D000077587 |
| Date Established: | 2019/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 2018/07/09 |
| Revision Date: | 2018/06/30 |
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PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Disasters [SP8]Disasters
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Natural Disasters
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| Concept UI |
M0014524 |
| Scope note | Disasters linked to natural hazards including widespread fires, floods, storms, earthquakes and drought.These events may result in significant damage and loss of lives. |
| Preferred term | Natural Disasters |
| Entry term(s) |
Disaster, Natural Disasters, Natural Natural Disaster |
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