People with vulnerabilities in disasters
Definition of people with vulnerabilities in disasters Vulnerability in relation to disaster events is a fluid and complex concept. It is challenging to establish a single definition encompassing all factors contributing to a person’s vulnerability to the impact of a disaster is challenging.
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