Question

An analysis of over 160 empirical studies conducted by Norris and her colleagues (2006) revealed evidence of severe to very severe impairment (interference with functioning) among survivors. What percent of survivors were incapacitated?

Answer 1

Answer:

15-25% of survivors were incapacitated

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the analysis conducted by Norris and her colleague in 2006, it was found that out of the 160 empirical studies conducted, 41% showed evidence of severe to very severe impairment (interference with functioning) among disaster survivors.

This in turn corresponds to 15-25% increase in demand for mental health services by the population affected by this disasters.

This percentage of people affected by disasters suffer from disaster's syndrome which include but not limited to shock, bewilderment and void of deep emotion.

Hence they become incapacitated.