Assessing the Public Health Consequences of Terrorist Attacks on Telecommunications Infrastructure: A Global Analysis.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Pub Date : 2024-12-10 DOI:10.1017/dmp.2024.311

Zakaria Mani, Krzysztof Goniewicz

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Abstract

Objectives: This study investigates the public health implications of terrorist attacks on telecommunications infrastructure globally, assessing the direct and indirect impacts on emergency response and medical services.

Methods: Utilizing retrospective analysis, this research delves into incidents recorded in the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) from 1970 to 2020. The study employs descriptive statistical methods to identify patterns and examine the regional distribution and frequency of these attacks, alongside the types of weaponry used and the direct casualties involved.

Results: The analysis underscores a significant focus on telecommunications by terrorist groups, revealing a frequent use of high-impact weapons like explosives and incendiary devices aimed at maximizing disruption. The study highlights considerable regional variations in the frequency and nature of attacks, emphasizing the strategic importance of these infrastructures to public safety and health systems.

Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the critical need for robust security enhancements tailored to regional threats and the integration of advanced technologies in public safety strategies. The research advocates for enhanced international cooperation and policymaking to mitigate the impacts of these attacks, ensuring telecommunications resilience in the face of global terrorism.

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评估恐怖主义袭击电信基础设施的公共卫生后果：一项全球分析。

目的：本研究调查恐怖袭击对全球电信基础设施的公共卫生影响，评估对应急响应和医疗服务的直接和间接影响。方法：采用回顾性分析方法，对1970年至2020年全球恐怖主义数据库（GTD）中记录的事件进行研究。该研究采用描述性统计方法来确定模式，并审查这些袭击的区域分布和频率，以及使用的武器类型和所涉及的直接伤亡。结果：分析强调了恐怖组织对电信的高度关注，揭示了他们经常使用高影响力武器，如炸药和燃烧装置，目的是最大限度地破坏。该研究强调了袭击频率和性质的区域差异，强调了这些基础设施对公共安全和卫生系统的战略重要性。结论：研究结果表明，迫切需要针对区域威胁加强强有力的安全措施，并将先进技术纳入公共安全战略。该研究主张加强国际合作和政策制定，以减轻这些攻击的影响，确保电信在面对全球恐怖主义时的弹性。

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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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4.40

自引率

7.40%

发文量

258

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is the first comprehensive and authoritative journal emphasizing public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally. The journal seeks to translate science into practice and integrate medical and public health perspectives. With the events of September 11, the subsequent anthrax attacks, the tsunami in Indonesia, hurricane Katrina, SARS and the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic, all health care and public health professionals must be prepared to respond to emergency situations. In support of these pressing public health needs, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness is committed to the medical and public health communities who are the stewards of the health and security of citizens worldwide.