Emerg Infect Dis January 2007 PMID 17370508

Epidemics after natural disasters.

John T Watson, Michelle Gayer, Maire A Connolly

Mentions

67
Peak: 6 in Nov 2024
across 5 sources since Mar 2014

Extended reach

251,925
potential audience

Total likes

41

Video views

98

Mentions per month

Mar 2014 – Nov 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News27 articles
  • X / Twitter20 posts
  • Facebook14 posts
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions emphasize that the belief linking dead bodies to epidemics is unfounded, with many posts citing authoritative sources like WHO and scientific reviews, which reflects serious engagement with credible information while also addressing common misconceptions to influence public perception.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree that dead bodies do not significantly contribute to epidemic outbreaks following natural disasters, supported by scientific evidence.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, mainly focusing on clarifying misconceptions and sharing scientific findings.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts demonstrate active engagement by referencing sources, quoting experts, and summarizing research, indicating deeper involvement.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversations aim to dispel misinformation and influence public understanding and policy regarding disaster response and health measures, indicating a high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The connection between natural disasters and disease outbreaks is often misunderstood; the actual risk is mainly linked to factors like population displacement, inadequate sanitation, crowding, and general health status, rather than the presence of dead bodies.
  • Outbreak risks after disasters depend on multiple factors including safe water access, healthcare availability, and local disease patterns, which together influence the likelihood of communicable diseases and deaths.
  • The key to managing epidemics post-disaster involves understanding these risk factors, identifying the most relevant diseases, and setting priorities to effectively control and prevent outbreaks in affected communities.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Mc Nelly Torres is on BlueSky
@WatchdogDiva · X

So proud to complete moderating this powerful panel with @omayasosa, and Dr. Cruz Nazario about diseases and epidemics after natural disasters. What an honor to be next to these powerful Puerto Ricans! @IRE_NICAR @cpipr #ire2020 https://t.co/LXndl0sMaW

Sep 21, 2020 · 26 likes · 2 shares · 7,006 followers View post →
Pablo Vicente
@Zerokkk_ · X

La crisis epistémica y de confianza en instituciones, protagonista otra vez. Lo que dice él NO es ninguna tontería; la quema de cadáveres y esforzarse por apartarlos de la población, se da en eventos de crisis epidemiológicas, no en desastres naturales: https://t.co/blOhemOuR6 https://t.co/k545Hboil0

Nov 7, 2024 · 6 likes · 842 followers View post →
WHO Libya
@WHOLIBYA · X

@WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Amid the chaos that follows a flood, Some believe that dead bodies left in the wake of a flood can trigger epidemics, spreading fear and misinformation, science & experts assure that this belief is unfounded. Dead bodies are not a source of epidemics after natural disasters. https://t.co/m8CPrRFe1W

Sep 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 18,433 followers View post →
Javier Padilla
@javierpadillab · X

"Contrary to common belief, there is no evidence that corpses pose a risk of disease "epidemics" after natural disasters." (https://t.co/KIJr8jitWi)

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 50,644 followers View post →
WHO Libya
@WHOLIBYA · X

@WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Dead bodies do not cause epidemics. Despite the fear often fueled by sensationalist reporting, it's crucial to understand that dead bodies do not pose a significant risk of causing epidemics after natural disasters.

Sep 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 18,433 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Communicable #Diseases #Epidemics after Natural Disasters: A Systematic Scoping Review for Incidence, Risk fa…

Dec 6, 2023 · 1 share · 35,797 followers View post →

All mentions

Pablo Vicente
@Zerokkk_ · X

La crisis epistémica y de confianza en instituciones, protagonista otra vez. Lo que dice él NO es ninguna tontería; la quema de cadáveres y esforzarse por apartarlos de la población, se da en eventos de crisis epidemiológicas, no en desastres naturales: https://t.co/blOhemOuR6 https://t.co/k545Hboil0

Nov 7, 2024 · 6 likes · 842 followers View post →
Andreu
@MiguelAndreuCal · X

@natistyrcz La evidencia científica le obliga a decir tonterías o estamos políticamente tan sesgados que repetimos lo que nos dicen sin poder llegar a contrastar si tiene o no razón? https://t.co/7vTjnmadrT

Nov 6, 2024 · 1,057 followers View post →
Gabriel Persjøsen
@gabriel55557520 · X

@aparachiqui U otras enfermedades. En resumen, la creencia de que los cadáveres provocan epidemias no está respaldada por ninguna evidencia. Adjunto fuentes: https://t.co/DfDCZlGGps https://t.co/jR2sq3pTwB https://t.co/1mynZmuRiA https://t.co/aPsxoMA8M9 https://t.co/iVcNzDuYNz.

Nov 6, 2024 · 81 followers View post →
Lucía
@LuciaOnuba · X

@MPinobernardo Sí, parece que tiene sentido. https://t.co/aZW90tap1C

Nov 6, 2024 · 635 followers View post →
Dark Night ☭
@Santos_90 · X

@unreal_state @CatPlayerChess Su fuente https://t.co/83OTNspH27

Nov 5, 2024 · 521 followers View post →
Javier Padilla
@javierpadillab · X

"Contrary to common belief, there is no evidence that corpses pose a risk of disease "epidemics" after natural disasters." (https://t.co/KIJr8jitWi)

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 50,644 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Communicable #Diseases #Epidemics after Natural Disasters: A Systematic Scoping Review for Incidence, Risk fa…

Dec 6, 2023 · 1 share · 35,797 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

RT @jmirpub: Peer-review me: Communicable #Diseases #Epidemics after Natural Disasters: A Systematic Scoping Review for Incidence, Risk fa…

Dec 6, 2023 · 1 share · 35,797 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

Peer-review me: Communicable #Diseases #Epidemics after Natural Disasters: A Systematic Scoping Review for Incidence, Risk factors and recommendations https://t.co/C91GuIXCdE (preprint)

Dec 5, 2023 · 1 share · 35,797 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

Peer-review me: Communicable #Diseases #Epidemics after Natural Disasters: A Systematic Scoping Review for Incidence, Risk factors and recommendations https://t.co/DTKRFIAQJg (preprint)

Dec 5, 2023 · 1 share · 35,797 followers View post →
Usama Siala
@usiala · X

RT @WHOLIBYA: @WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Amid the chaos that follows a flood,…

Sep 16, 2023 · 1 share · 1,552 followers View post →
Usama Siala
@usiala · X

RT @WHOLIBYA: @WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Dead bodies do not cause epidemics. D…

Sep 16, 2023 · 1 share · 1,552 followers View post →
WHO Libya
@WHOLIBYA · X

@WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Amid the chaos that follows a flood, Some believe that dead bodies left in the wake of a flood can trigger epidemics, spreading fear and misinformation, science & experts assure that this belief is unfounded. Dead bodies are not a source of epidemics after natural disasters. https://t.co/m8CPrRFe1W

Sep 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 18,433 followers View post →
WHO Libya
@WHOLIBYA · X

@WHO @WHOEMRO @OCHA_Libya @DrAhmedZouiten @DrTedros @UNinLibya @UNSMILibya @UNFPALibya Dead bodies do not cause epidemics. Despite the fear often fueled by sensationalist reporting, it's crucial to understand that dead bodies do not pose a significant risk of causing epidemics after natural disasters.

Sep 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 18,433 followers View post →
CAMARA TAHIR AHMAD Mamady
@falconeye01 · X

https://t.co/uNflqeMQDp Epidemics after Natural Disasters

Feb 22, 2023 · 615 followers View post →
CAMARA TAHIR AHMAD Mamady
@falconeye01 · X

https://t.co/e8IbpXiC5D Public health care system's preparedness to combat epidemics after natural disasters

Feb 20, 2023 · 615 followers View post →
INTEGRATIVE JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
@IJGH_AME · X

#Public #Health Threats During and After a #Natural #Disaster. https://t.co/ZJsRM7rWPO https://t.co/z6igoLonix

May 13, 2021 · 140 followers View post →
Enrique Flor
@kikeflor · X

RT @WatchdogDiva: So proud to complete moderating this powerful panel with @omayasosa, and Dr. Cruz Nazario about diseases and epidemics af…

Sep 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 3,318 followers View post →
Luis Joel Méndez González (he/him)
@m_joel17 · X

RT @WatchdogDiva: So proud to complete moderating this powerful panel with @omayasosa, and Dr. Cruz Nazario about diseases and epidemics af…

Sep 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 3,168 followers View post →
Mc Nelly Torres is on BlueSky
@WatchdogDiva · X

So proud to complete moderating this powerful panel with @omayasosa, and Dr. Cruz Nazario about diseases and epidemics after natural disasters. What an honor to be next to these powerful Puerto Ricans! @IRE_NICAR @cpipr #ire2020 https://t.co/LXndl0sMaW

Sep 21, 2020 · 26 likes · 2 shares · 7,006 followers View post →