Identify and explain three main categories of disasters

What will be an ideal response?


Natural disasters are emergency situations that result from circumstances in nature such as tornados, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, or blizzards. Man-made disasters occur as well and include terrorism, bioterrorism, industrial hazards, structural collapse, and workplace violence. Medical emergencies are life-threatening situations including cardiac arrest, uncontrolled bleeding, severe allergic reactions, excessive burns, poisoning, and so on, and often can occur as a result of a natural disaster or man-made disaster.

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4 diagnoses. 6 diagnoses. 8 diagnoses. 10 diagnoses.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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