Computational Methods for Vulnerability Analysis and Resource Allocation in Public Health Emergencies
Description:
POD (Point of Dispensing)-based emergency response plans involving mass prophylaxis may seem feasible when considering the choice of dispensing points within a region, overall population density, and estimated traffic demands. However, the plan may fail to serve particular vulnerable sub-populations, resulting in access disparities during emergency response. Federal authorities emphasize on the need to identify sub-populations that cannot avail regular services during an emergency due to their …
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Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Indrakanti, Saratchandra
Partner:
UNT Libraries