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Results 1 - 10 of 29 for man made natural disasters
  1. Biodefense and Bioterrorism (National Library of Medicine)  
    A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These germs are often found in nature. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html - Health Topics
  2. Chemical Emergencies (National Library of Medicine)  
    When a hazardous chemical has been released, it may harm people's health. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chemicalemergencies.html - Health Topics
  3. Radiation Emergencies (National Library of Medicine)  
    Radiation is a type of energy. People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day from sources such as sunlight. A radiation emergency would involve larger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/radiationemergencies.html - Health Topics
  4. Global Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... it harder to treat certain diseases. Natural and man-made disasters create refugee populations with immediate and long-term ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/globalhealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Travelers' Health: Injury and Trauma (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Traveler's Health/Related Issues ... Traveler's Health ... Wounds and Injuries/Related Issues ... Wounds and Injuries ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Information ...
    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/.../injury-and-trauma - External Health Links
  6. Disaster Preparation and Recovery (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tornado, flood or earthquake. It might also be man-made, like a bioterrorist attack or chemical spill. You should know the risks and danger signs of different types of disasters. You should also have a disaster plan. Be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html - Health Topics
  7. How Are People Exposed to X-Rays and Gamma Rays? (American Cancer Society)  
    Radiation Exposure/Related Issues ... Radiation Exposure ... American Cancer Society ... Exposure to x-rays and gamma rays can come from several sources. Learn more ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../how-are-people-exposed.html - External Health Links
  8. Electric and Magnetic Fields From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)  
    ... electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting. Learn the difference between ionizing and non- ...
    https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf - External Health Links
  9. Frequently Asked Questions about Radiation Emergencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Radiation Emergencies/Learn More ... Radiation Emergencies ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... A collection of frequently asked questions regarding radiation ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-emergencies/faq - External Health Links
  10. Endocrine Disruptors From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)  
    Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. These chemicals are linked with many ...
    https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine - External Health Links
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