A scoping review of health risks and outcomes from disasters in the Republic of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disasters represent significant public health challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations. In the Republic of Korea, both natural and man-made disasters, exacerbated by urbanization and socioeconomic disparities, have exposed weaknesses in disaster preparedness and public health resilience. This scoping review examines health outcomes and associated risk factors from past disasters in Korea.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed, DBpia, KISS, and RISS databases for studies published between April 2004 and April 2022, following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. Eighty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach to distinguish direct and indirect health effects. Key

SUBMITTER: Kim DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987192 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature