Response of the hokkaido medical association to the great East Japan earthquake.
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On March 11 immense damage was caused in the Tohoku region by an enormous earthquake and tsunami, and the television news reports that showed terrible scenes of destrution that seemed too unreal to be true were broadcasted continuously throughout the day. In addition, radiation leakages from the nuclear power plant accident and subsequent harmful rumors also caused tremendous damage. Offers of assistance immediately poured in from around the country, and here I would like to describe the responses to this disaster of Iwamizawa City, where I live, and the Hokkaido Medical Association (HMA).
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Japan Medical Association journal : JMAJ
دوره 55 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012