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The impact of disasters: long term effects on health

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Disasters occur more often since the world gets overpopulated, air traffic is busier, terrorists are operating worldwide and therefore, risks are increasing. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency major disasters in the USA have been increasing in frequency, from fewer than 25 per year in the 1980s to more than 40 per year in the 90s (Washington, 1998).

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  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Traumatic Stress
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  • Functional Somatic Syndrome

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