From: Systematic review on chronic non-communicable disease in disaster settings
 | Country/Territory of Interest | Target Population | Type of Study | NCD Studied | Years of Observation | Number of study participants | Major Findings |
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Daniels (2009) [104] | Peru | Displaced as well as nondisplaced populations in rural to urban settings | Stratified cluster survey | Multiple NCDs | 2007 (six months post-earthquake) | 672 households | Displaced populations sought care more, people with injury or NCD sought care more. People who did not seek care cited cost as a barrier |
Naumova(2007) [75] | Ecuador | Pediatric ER visits with acute upper and lower respiratory conditions and asthma related conditions | Retrospective review of medical records | Chronic respiratory disease including asthma | January – 2000 December 2000 | 5,169 emergency department records | Rates of ED visits for pediatric patients increased significantly during period of volcanic activity. Youngest patients (4 and under) were most affected |