@article{ref1,
title="Definition and classification of disasters: introduction of a disaster severity scale",
journal="Journal of emergency medicine",
year="1990",
author="de Boer, J.",
volume="8",
number="5",
pages="591-595",
abstract="In disaster medicine, a meaningful definition of the word disaster is lacking. A simple definition, using only two criteria, is proposed. Added to this, a classification scheme is formulated. Based on this definition and classification, a disaster severity scale is introduced. The methodology used is described, and the significance of these proposals is discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0736-4679",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}