A Retrospective Analysis of Mortality From 2015 Gorkha Earthquakes of Nepal: Evidence and Future Recommendations.

Bipin AdhikariParash Mani BhandariDipika NeupaneShiva Raj Mishra

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2020)

Young and older adults, female, and residents of remote, mountainous regions of Nepal were vulnerable to the earthquakes. Future earthquake preparedness should focus on the vulnerable population by age and gender and the geographical accessibility.

Keyphrases

current status
tertiary care
public health
physical activity
cardiovascular events
mental health
risk factors
clinical practice
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease