title: Preventive health measures in volcanic eruptions.
abstract: Medical treatment has only a small role in severe volcanic eruptions and so preventive measures are paramount if injuries and loss of life are to be reduced. The health team must be incorporated in emergency planning and response at the earliest stage. Guidance on the interpretation of geological information about a volcano and the appropriate health measures that should be adopted before and after an eruption are summarized for the benefit of health workers.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air / Q000032:analysis; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D003142:Communication; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D014186:Transportation; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants