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American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2024, 12(5), 68-72
DOI: 10.12691/AJMCR-12-5-1
Case Study

Issues in the Acute Phase of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024)

Youichi Yanagawa1, , Hiroki Nagasawa1, Hiroaki Taniguchi1, Tatsuro Sakai1 and Kazuhiko Omori, Hiromichi Ohsaka1

1Department of Acute Critical Care Medicine, Shizuoka Hospital, Juntendo University

Pub. Date: April 25, 2024
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Youichi Yanagawa, Hiroki Nagasawa, Hiroaki Taniguchi, Tatsuro Sakai and Kazuhiko Omori, Hiromichi Ohsaka. Issues in the Acute Phase of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024). American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2024; 12(5):68-72. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-12-5-1

Abstract

The earthquake and ensuing tsunamis caused 241 fatalities, 1,299 injuries, and damaged 110,287 residences in the Noto Peninsula amid harsh winter conditions. Demographic vulnerabilities, including an aging population and depopulation trends, heightened the region's susceptibility. Lifeline destruction, compounded by challenges in providing relief via land, sea, and air, was evident. Prolonged recovery operations led to secondary evacuations and difficulties in restoring daily life. Medical aspects revealed casualties, infrastructure damage, and decreased functionality in Wajima and Suzu City. Evacuation centers witnessed issues like hypothermia and infection concerns among the elderly. Approximately 650 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams were mobilized. The Noto Peninsula earthquake highlights unique challenges in aging and depopulating regions, emphasizing the need for disaster preparedness and response in similar vulnerable areas.

Keywords

Noto Peninsula, earthquake, disaster

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