Search without rescue? Evaluating the international search and rescue response to earthquake disasters

Earthquakes around the world are unnecessarily lethal and destructive, adversely affecting the health and well-being of affected populations. Most immediate deaths and injuries are caused by building collapse, making search and rescue (SAR) an early priority. In this review, we assess the SAR respon...

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Main Authors: Anna Rom, Ilan Kelman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/12/e002398.full