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	Principles of Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities The book focuses on problems encountered in areas at high risk for seismic events. It introduces the essential aspects of carrying out vulnerability assessments and applying practical measures to mitigate damage in hospitals, addressing structural and nonstructural aspects, as well as administrative and internal organization. To access the book in full-text visit Principles of Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities. If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the Bookstore . fundaeng.htm
	Lecciones aprendidas en América Latina de mitigación de desastres en instalaciones de salud. Aspectos de costo-efectividad (only in Spanish) This book analyzes the important cost/benefit relationship in applying mitigation measures to reduce the effect of disasters in hospitals and health centers. It highlights the experience of specific hospitals in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a book of special interest for health sector administrators. only in Spanish
	International Conference on Disaster Mitigation in Heath Facilities The Conference Recommendations presented in these Proceedings reflect the commitment of Govermments, institutions, and individuals to work toward the goal of reducing the loss of life, material damage, and the social and economic disruption caused by natural disasters. mitrecs.htm
	Guía para la mitigación de riesgos naturales en las instalaciones de la salud en los países de América Latina (only in Spanish) This manual is the first that PAHO published on the topic of disaster mitigation in health facilities. It presents basic concepts about mitigation and examines technical aspects of carrying out disaster mitigation activities in hospitals, with the aim of reducing vulnerability and limiting damage caused by natural disasters, particularly earthquakes and hurricanes. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters.

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