This article, although not specific to Japanese earthquakes, reviews the medical complications associated with earthquakes, focusing on the unique challenges posed by traumatic injuries, crush syndrome, infectious diseases, and psychological impacts.
It highlights the disruption of medical infrastructure, shortages of supplies, and overwhelmed healthcare systems that hinder effective disaster response. The article emphasizes the need for coordinated, rapid medical intervention to address both immediate and long-term health consequences in earthquake-affected areas.
This article, although not specific to Japanese earthquakes, reviews the medical complications associated with earthquakes, focusing on the unique challenges posed by traumatic injuries, crush syndrome, infectious diseases, and psychological impacts.
It highlights the disruption of medical infrastructure, shortages of supplies, and overwhelmed healthcare systems that hinder effective disaster response. The article emphasizes the need for coordinated, rapid medical intervention to address both immediate and long-term health consequences in earthquake-affected areas.