title: Earthquake in Guatemala: epidemiologic evaluation of the relief effort.
abstract: The damage wrought by the earthquake that recently struck Guatemala evoked a commendable and efficient national response. It also led to international relief activity that was clearly instrumental in assisting the country's short-term recovery efforts. At the same time, this initial recovery period caused a good deal of experience to be gained in the field of disaster management. Some of the lessons derived from the experience are examined, and a number of approaches are suggested for measurably improving both national and international response to future disasters of this kind.
mesh_terms: D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D004190:Disasters; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006166:Guatemala; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D009017:Morbidity; D009026:Mortality; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D012066:Relief Work; D014838:Volunteers; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations