Module 12 - Cold Weather Disasters

Learning objectives

1. Define the term, “cold weather” disaster
2. Describe risk factors for exposure and vulnerability during cold weather disasters
3. List the major causes of death in cold weather disasters
4. List the 2 major causes of death related to cold weather disasters
5. Identify major public health consequences of cold weather disasters
6. Recognize the health impacts of cold weather disasters relative to other natural disasters
7. Recognize nations where cold weather disasters have been most frequent
8. List 2 secondary disasters caused by cold weather disasters
9. Recognize factors that increase the impact of cold weather disasters
10. Identify measures that lessen the health impact of cold weather disasters