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This Book Connects The Dots Between Two Powerful Trends In The Us: The Rapid Growth Of The 65+ Year Old Population And The Marked Increase In Natural And Human-caused Environmental Disasters. Inevitably, These Two Trends Lead To More Environmental Disasters Disproportionately Impacting Seniors, Unless Coordinated Planning, Regulations, And Practice Focus On Identifying Best Risk Management Practices And Implementing Them. Built On A Risk Analysis Framework, This Book Uses Literature, Interviews And Case Studies To Find The Best Lessons Learned About How To Prevent Seniors' Exposure To Low Probability But High Consequence Events And How To Protect The 65+ Year Old Population When These Events Do Occur-- Provided By Publisher.
How can public policy and risk management frameworks be optimized to mitigate the disproportionate impact of environmental disasters on the aging population? The author, Michael R. Greenberg, utilizes his expertise in risk analysis to examine the intersection of demographic shifts and increasing environmental volatility. By synthesizing existing literature, primary source interviews, and empirical case studies, the text establishes a structured approach for identifying and implementing protective measures for individuals aged 65 and older.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this work as a critical resource for urban planners, public health officials, and emergency management professionals. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the practical utility of the proposed risk assessment methodologies.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge,
ISBN-10:
0415842018
ISBN-13:
9780203763346
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