Disaster events cause a range of mental and physical health effects. Nuclear exposures result in unique psychological responses by affected individuals and communities. Planning, preparation, response, and recovery are enhanced by a focus on population health management, integration of relevant community and cultural variables, and effective use of risk communication.
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Morganstein, J. C., West, J. C., Huff, L. A., Flynn, B. W., Fullerton, C. S., Benedek, D. M., & Ursano, R. J. (2015). Psychosocial responses to disaster and exposures: Distress reactions, health risk behavior, and mental disorders. In Mental Health and Social Issues Following a Nuclear Accident: The Case of Fukushima (pp. 99–117). Springer Japan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55699-2_8
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