Hygienic diagnostics as an accurate and reliable tool for selecting effective preventive measures in case of seismic disasters (dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Spitak earthquake)
https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-2-95-98
Abstract
Aim. To analyze retrospectively the accuracy and reliability of hygienic diagnostics in seismic disasters.
Material and methods. Data related to the Spitak earthquake during the period of catastrophe, in the closest and distant periods were analyzed. Primary methods of statistical data processing, scientific analysis and comparison were used.
Results. On the basis of modern studies devoted to the problem under consideration, the previously made conclusion is confirmed, namely the water factor was the main threat in the Spitak disaster zone thus causing the health damage risks for both rescuers and population.
Conclusion. Hygienic diagnostics remains an actual method of scientific knowledge, which provides accurate and reliable conclusions, including in seismic disaster zones.
About the Authors
S. A. Lopatin
State Scientific Research and Test Institute of Military Medicine of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
S. A. Tsutsiev
State Scientific Research and Test Institute of Military Medicine of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey A. Tsutsiev, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Senior Researcher
195043, 4 Lesoparkovaya St., St. Petersburg
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Lopatin S.A., Tsutsiev S.A. Hygienic diagnostics as an accurate and reliable tool for selecting effective preventive measures in case of seismic disasters (dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Spitak earthquake). Pacific Medical Journal. 2024;(2):95-98. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-2-95-98
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