Give Examples Of Factors That Directly Affect You And Their Possible Effects.

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 collapse due to earthquake and fire and physical deformities in human.

Physical factors cover tangible objects or infrastructure. Examples are availability of fire exits, or the sturdiness of the building, or the presence or absence of objects that can harm or help the individual.

Political factors include the diplomatic issues and government structure since the government is perceived to be responsible for the effects of disasters. Disasters might cause a number of issues that are political in nature including placing in compromise the political relations within a country, and between that country and the international community.

Psychological factors are those that include state of mental capacity and health whether it has something to do with babies, kids, adults, or people with special needs, perception of self and the ability to respond to disaster and fear management.

Socio – Cultural factors are those factors include religion, social status, traditions, perception by society, and others. Examples are emphasizing the influence of socio-cultural factors, specifically the role of religious - political organizations in disaster mitigation, response, and resilience.

Code: 11.22.1.2  

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