Exploration of health response capability construction in the long-term recovery phase of nuclear or radiological emergencies based on an international nuclear emergency exercise
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2024.05.011
- VernacularTitle:从国际核应急演习探讨核辐射事件长期恢复阶段卫生处置能力建设
- Author:
Ximing FU
1
;
Huifang CHEN
1
;
Cuiping LEI
1
;
Jianbiao CAO
1
;
Long YUAN
1
Author Information
1. National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100088 China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
Nuclear or radiological emergencies;
Recovery phase;
Health response;
Capability construction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2024;33(5):555-558
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze and explore the health response capability construction in the long-term recovery phase of nuclear or radiological emergencies. Methods By evaluating China’s participation in an international nuclear emergency exercise organized by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Nuclear Energy Agency, and considering the relevant guidelines published by international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the sections that need to be strengthened in the health response during the long-term recovery phase of nuclear or radiological emergencies were analyzed. The related issues such as health monitoring and medical follow-up were explored. Results The tasks in the long-term recovery phase mainly include monitoring the affected population and information management, medical follow-up, and psychological assistance. In response to potential nuclear or radiological emergencies, 22 nuclear emergency medical rescue bases have been established in China, with a geographical distribution that includes key regions. Relevant institutions have basic capabilities of health response to nuclear or radiological emergencies. However, the exercise shows that strategy and capacity construction in long-term recovery phase are weak points in health response to nuclear or radiological emergencies. China should further strengthen strategies in major public protection actions and information management of affected populations in nuclear or radiological emergencies. Conclusion It is recommended to develop standard operating procedures for major public protection actions, long-term health monitoring and evaluation of affected populations, medical follow-up, and psychological assistance in the future. A unified health registration system for affected populations in nuclear or radiological emergencies should be established to further enhance China’s health response capabilities during the long-term recovery phase of nuclear or radiological emergencies.
