Chronic Hazards: Health Impacts Associated with On-going Ash-falls around Mt. Tungurahua in Ecuador
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This research examines some of the health consequences of and the responses to ongoing volcanic activity in three Ecuadorian communities, Penipe, Baños and Pelileo. The primary aim of the research is to understand more fully the human consequences of natural disasters, particularly the resultant stressors caused by ash falls and enforced evacuation. The research builds on previous research in Ecuador that investigated the role of women in determining the health of household members affected by the volcano (Tobin and Whiteford 2001, 2002a; Whiteford et al. 2002) and factors influencing community resilience (Lane et al. 2004, Tobin and Whiteford 2002b; Whiteford and Tobin 2004).
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