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jjjetplane

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A 50-car pileup occurs on a major freeway in California's Central Valley as a result of heavy fog. There are major injuries, and victims are expected to be transported to local emergency depart-ments. Which type of disaster is this classified as?
 
  a. Mass casualty event
  b. Conventional disaster
  c. Biological disaster
  d. Radiological disaster

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Obesity in the United States is both a health and a social problem.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A mass casualty event is a catastrophic public health or terrorism-related event that results in the community's health care system being overwhelmed by the needs of victims (AHRQ, 2007).

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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