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What is the most immediate effect of a disaster on the population?
What is the most immediate effect of a disaster on the population?
- Widespread migration to urban areas
- Increased population in evacuation centers (correct)
- Decreased population in affected areas
- Rapid decrease in birth rates
Why are people staying in evacuation centers more prone to epidemic risks?
Why are people staying in evacuation centers more prone to epidemic risks?
- Due to reduced access to healthcare facilities
- Because evacuation centers lack sanitation measures
- A decrease in the number of available medical staff
- Close contact with sick individuals in evacuation centers (correct)
What contributes to limited food supply after a disaster?
What contributes to limited food supply after a disaster?
- Increased demand for organic food products
- Enhanced productivity of food sources post-disaster
- Damage to food sources like farms, poultry, and aquaculture (correct)
- Improved distribution channels for food supplies
What psychological issue might young survivors of disasters experience?
What psychological issue might young survivors of disasters experience?
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How does age affect an individual's risk of distress following a disaster?
How does age affect an individual's risk of distress following a disaster?
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What aspect influences the severity of mental distress after exposure to a disaster?
What aspect influences the severity of mental distress after exposure to a disaster?
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