Give examples of factors that directly affect you and their possible effects. Disaster Risk: Disaster Risk Factors: There are several risk factors that directly affect each of us personally and leave us with long – lasting effects. This includes: Biological Economic Physical Political Psychological Socio – Cultural Discussion: Biological factors according to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management are those bio - active substances, pathogenic micro-organisms, and toxins which may cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation. Examples of this group are dengue fever, influenza, malaria, meningitis, pest infestations, medical wastes such as used needles, and zoonosis including anthrax, bird flu, cholera, HIV, leptospirosis, and swine flu. Economic factors include destruction of tangible assets such as buildings and equipment, even human capital. Examples of this group are building colla...
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