Beirut 2020 explosion and health system response: An alarm for the dangerous consequences of Natech incidents in industrial cities

Roya Alimoradzadeh; Katayoun Jahangiri

doi:10.5055/jem.0860

Authors

Roya Alimoradzadeh, PhD candidate https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9648-3899
Katayoun Jahangiri, MD, MPH, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2061-1418

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0860

Abstract

The blast on August 4, 2020, which destroyed main parts of the Port of Beirut, was one of the largest chemical explosions in history. This incident is considered one of the events of the Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents (Natech) group, which is accompanied by explosion, fire, and leakage of gaseous toxic materials.

Author Biographies

Roya Alimoradzadeh, PhD candidate

Health in Disasters and Emergencies Department, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti Medical University (SBMU), Tehran, Iran

Katayoun Jahangiri, MD, MPH, PhD

Health in Disasters and Emergencies Department, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti Medical University (SBMU), Tehran, Iran

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