Citation

Sueta D, Sakamoto K, Usuku H, Fujisue K, Yamanaga K, Arima Y, Takashio S, Suzuki S, Yamamoto E, Kaikita K, Tsujita K. Circ. Rep. 2019; 1(11): 531-533.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Japanese Circulation Society)

DOI

10.1253/circrep.CR-19-0097

PMID

33693096

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although "disaster-related death" as a category awarded disaster-related compensation includes death not caused by the tragedy itself, the actual definition remains unclear.

METHODS and Results: In the Kumamoto earthquake 2016, compared with the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011, excessive mental and physical stress and suicide were observed significantly more as causes of disaster-related death.

CONCLUSIONS: It is essential to give maximum consideration to refugees to support them while in shelters.

Language: en

Keywords

Disaster; Disaster-related death