2018
DOI: 10.26633/rpsp.2018.24
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El sector de la salud frente a los desastres y el cambio climático en Cuba

Abstract: RESUMEN Por su impacto sobre la salud humana y su capacidad para generar daños, los desastres son uno de los problemas globales que más preocupan a la comunidad internacional. Sin embargo, y pese a los esfuerzos realizados por numerosos sistemas de salud, aún no se ofrece la atención necesaria a la reducción de vulnerabilidades y la falta de estrategias que eviten o minimicen los riesgos. Por estar ubicada Cuba en una zona de peligro permanente de desastres, su sector de la salud ha logrado acumular… Show more

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“…It has supported development of improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and contributed to healthier population aging. It has helped reduce the impact of environmental/climate-related disasters [17] and enabled access to improved water sources, as well as to sanitation in urban and rural areas. [13][14][15] All these advances have been possible through the coordinated actions of multiple sectors: education, agriculture, road infrastructure, waterworks, communications, culture, sports and recreation, science, technology, environment, housing, transportation, political organizations, civil society organizations, citizens in general and the health sector.…”
Section: Intersectorality As a Strategic Component In Formulating Cuban Public Health Policymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has supported development of improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and contributed to healthier population aging. It has helped reduce the impact of environmental/climate-related disasters [17] and enabled access to improved water sources, as well as to sanitation in urban and rural areas. [13][14][15] All these advances have been possible through the coordinated actions of multiple sectors: education, agriculture, road infrastructure, waterworks, communications, culture, sports and recreation, science, technology, environment, housing, transportation, political organizations, civil society organizations, citizens in general and the health sector.…”
Section: Intersectorality As a Strategic Component In Formulating Cuban Public Health Policymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[1][2][3] The main catastrophes caused by natural disasters revolve around devastating forces such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, floods, fires, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures that directly and indirectly impact the population. 1,4 Countries that are exposed to natural and man-made disasters are increasingly alarming and threatening their inhabitants. 5 Despite constant advances and updates in the field of meteorology and geology, disasters follow an irregular and unpredictable pattern, triggering crises and causing setbacks in different areas of development.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…7 In addition, 97% of human losses have been recorded in developing countries, among which the vulnerability of Latin American countries is evident. 2,4,8 Between 1990 and 2011 the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean recorded a total of 83,000 disasters, with an average of 3772 events per year; 9 showing that catastrophe scenarios are intimately related to health personnel.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%