"Disasters" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Calamities producing great damage, loss of life, and distress. They include results of natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of impact exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community.
| Descriptor ID |
D004190
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.230.100
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| Concept/Terms |
Natural Disasters- Natural Disasters
- Disaster, Natural
- Disasters, Natural
- Natural Disaster
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Disasters" by people in Profiles.
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Maternal mental health mediates the effect of prenatal stress on infant temperament: The Harvey Mom Study. Dev Psychopathol. 2024 May; 36(2):893-907.
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Measuring Historic and Longitudinal Social Vulnerability in Disaster-Prone Communities: A Modification to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social Vulnerability Index (CDC-SVI). Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2023 02 20; 17:e368.
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Coping With Disasters and Pandemics Through Experience and Community: How African American Older Adults Navigate Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2023 01 03; 17:e291.
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Optimizing Disaster Preparedness Planning for Minority Older Adults: One Size Does Not Fit All. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 12 27; 20(1).
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Self-perceived disaster preparedness in minority older adults: A cross-sectional study. Am J Disaster Med. 2022 Spring; 17(2):117-125.
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Health Disparities and Climate Change: The Intersection of Three Disaster Events on Vulnerable Communities in Houston, Texas. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 12 21; 19(1).
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Disturbance and recovery of salt marsh arthropod communities following BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. PLoS One. 2012; 7(3):e32735.