Tag Archives: disasters

Some news on swine flu, obesity and other disasters

Some links to new publications – on everything from the history of swine flu to obesity prevention and disaster planning -  that may be of use or interest:
• History of swine flu

The latest issue of The New England Journal of Medicine has two interesting articles exploring the history of swine flu, otherwise known as  influenza [...]

Reporting on bushfires and other trauma is a health issue…for all concerned

In the past few days, I’ve swung between devouring stories of bushfire trauma and turning away from them, unable to bear any more. I read not only because I want to know but because I feel I ought to.
There is a duty to attempt to understand something of what people are experiencing and suffering. I [...]