Vulnerability and Exposure in the Philippines
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Which group of people are considered to have increased vulnerability due to diseases, both hereditary and developed?

  • Homeless individuals
  • Informal settlers and those in poverty
  • Incarcerated individuals
  • Medication-dependent individuals (correct)

    • Which element of disaster risk refers to the social vulnerabilities of communities and how they contribute to overall exposure?

  • Socio-economic elements (correct)
  • Cross-sectionality
  • Physical elements
  • Environmental elements

    • What is the definition of 'disaster risk' according to the text?

  • Loss of livelihood and business operations that affect the recovery of communities
  • The location, attributes, and value of assets that are important to communities and that could be affected by a hazard
  • A potentially destructive physical phenomenon
  • The product of the possible damage caused by a hazard due to the vulnerability within a community (correct)

    • Which group of people are considered to 'lack basic home necessities' according to the text?

    <p>Homeless individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of disaster risk refers to the tangible factors such as people, assets, and structures?

    <p>Physical elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people are considered to 'lack attention and opportunity from society due to their past actions'?

    <p>Incarcerated individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Sendai Framework, why are women often considered more vulnerable during disasters?

    <p>They are less socially mobile and economically independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors make children and youth more vulnerable during disasters?

    <p>They have varying levels of physical and psychological development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that makes older people (senior citizens) more vulnerable during disasters?

    <p>They lack mobility and have complex medical needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the vulnerability of people with disabilities (PWDs) during disasters?

    <p>They often lack mobility, speed, and sufficient sensory input, increasing their risk of injury or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that contributes to the vulnerability of select migrants during disasters?

    <p>They struggle to access resources and protection due to poverty, discrimination, or language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is not specifically mentioned as vulnerable in the Sendai Framework?

    <p>Religious minorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is most likely to experience severe mental problems resulting from disasters?

    <p>People in developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about age and disaster impact is true, based on the information provided?

    <p>Children exhibit more stress after disasters than adults do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is likely to experience the lowest risk of developing future mental problems after a disaster?

    <p>People who are aware of the disaster only through news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about gender and disaster impact is supported by the information provided?

    <p>The text does not provide information about gender differences in disaster impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the effects of natural disasters compare between developed and developing countries?

    <p>Natural disasters have more adverse effects in developing countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following groups is likely to be at higher risk of developing mental health problems after a disaster?

    <p>The text does not provide specific information about these groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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