BACKGROUND
Classification of Disasters
FAMINE-AFFECTED POPULATIONS
Definition and Causes
Detection of Famine
REPORTS
Mortality
Cause-specific mortality
Nutritional Diseases
Protein-energy malnutrition
Micronutrient deficiency diseases
Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)
Niacin deficiency
Anemia
Other micronutrient deficiencies
Communicable Diseases
Measles
Diarrheal diseases
Cholera
Acute respiratory infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
Malaria
Hepatitis
Meningitis
Other Health Issues
Injuries
Maternal health
Sexually transmitted diseases and HIV
RECOMMENDATIONS
Response Preparedness
Maternal and Child Health Care
Program-Specific Recommendations
Rapid Health Assessment
Preparations
Field assessment
Background health information
Nutritional status
Mortality rates
Environmental conditions
Resources available
Health Information System
Data collection
Analysis and interpretation
Control measures
Assessment
Reference
Nutrition
Rations
References
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Overview
Measles
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis
Poliomyelitis
Tuberculosis
Neonatal tetanus
Meningococcal meningitis
Typhoid and cholera
Diarrheal Diseases
Prevention
Case management
Management of the dehydrated patient
Surveillance for Diarrheal Diseases
Cholera
Dysentery
Shigellosis
Amebiasis and giardiasis
References
Malaria
Control of Transmission
Case Management
Chemoprophylaxis
Severe malaria
Anemia
Renal failure
Tuberculosis
Control of transmission
Prevention
Epidemic Investigations
Purpose
Preparations
Conducting the investigation
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Tables
Refugees And Aslyum Seekers By Geographic Region, July 1991
Monthly Crude Mortality Rates, 1978-1991
Monthly Crude Mortality Rates, 1982-1990
Monthly Crude Mortality Rates, 1984-1985
Prevalence of acute undernutrition, Refugee Populations
Prevalence Of Acute Undernutrition, Famine-affected Populations
Prevalence Of Acute Undernutrition, Displaced Populations
Micronutrient Deficiency Disease Outbreaks in Refugee Camps
Figures
Countries With Major Refugee Populations
Countries With Major Internally Displaced Populations
Crude Mortality Rates For Persons In Refugee Camps
Major Causes Of Death In Refugee Populations
Major Causes Of Death In All Ages
Major Reported Causes Of Death In Children
Mortality Rates In 41 Refugee Camp Populations
PEM Prevalence In Children
Measles Mortality In Wad Kowli Refugee Camp
Proportion Of Outpatients With Diarrhea
Cholera Cases And Deaths In Gannet
Cholera Cases Reported in Nyamithutu Camp
Hepatitis Cases Reported Among All Age Groups
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