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Friday, February 20, 2009

Bushfires and continuing health effects


The recent devastating fires in Victoria have given rise to some useful publications on the after-effects of these disasters.
- After the fire, other health concerns, from the ABC, is a good summary of what fire-ravaged communities can continue to experience.
- The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council has published a detailed leaflet called Bushfire Smoke & Public Health which addresses in detail what to expect when exposed to smoke inhalation. Some really good further references here as well.
- The Australian Psychological Society has good information on helping people suffering from distress after the fires, especially children.

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