Spencer H C, Campbell C C, Romero A, Zeissig O, Feldman R A, Boostrom E R, Long E C
Lancet. 1977 Jul 23;2(8030):181-4. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(77)90193-3.
In the first 3 weeks after the 1976 earthquake in Guatemala a system for collecting, analysing, and disseminating information of medical importance was instituted in the disaster area. Data on cases of selected diseases, number of available hospital beds, and medical supplies were collected, and reported epidemics were investigated. The system functioned well despite the limited numbers of trained personnel. Collection and analysis were quick enough for data to be used immediately in decision-making. No epidemics of communicable diseases were observed in the affected area. The number of dog bites in Guatemala City increased but no cases of rabies were reported. The success of the surveillance system in Guatemala suggests that immediate use of epidemiological methods should be an integral part of disaster relief.
1976年危地马拉地震后的头三周，灾区建立了一个收集、分析和传播重要医学信息的系统。收集了选定疾病病例的数据、可用病床数量和医疗用品情况，并对报告的疫情进行了调查。尽管受过培训的人员数量有限，但该系统运行良好。数据的收集和分析速度足够快，能够立即用于决策。受灾地区未观察到传染病疫情。危地马拉城的狗咬人事件有所增加，但未报告狂犬病病例。危地马拉监测系统的成功表明，立即采用流行病学方法应成为救灾工作的一个组成部分。
