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Health Research in the Wake of Disasters: Challenges and Opportunities for Sensor Science.

John VolckensErin N HaynesSharon P CroisantYuxia CuiNicole A ErrettHeather F HenryJennifer A HorneyRichard K KwokSheryl MagzamenAna G RappoldLingamanaidu RavichandranLes ReinlibPatrick H RyanDaniel T Shaughnessy
Published in: Environmental health perspectives (2023)
The primary finding of this workshop is that exposure science in support of DR2 is severely lacking. We highlight unique barriers to DR2, such as the need for time-sensitive exposure data, the chaos and logistical challenges that ensue from a disaster event, and the lack of a robust market for sensor technologies in support of environmental health science. We highlight a need for sensor technologies that are more scalable, reliable, and versatile than those currently available to the research community. We also recommend that the environmental health community renew efforts in support of DR2 facilitation, collaboration, and preparedness. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12270.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • editorial comment
  • human health
  • health information
  • risk assessment
  • health insurance
  • big data
  • quality improvement
  • health promotion
  • machine learning
  • climate change
  • data analysis