Consequences of terrorism Flashcards
The SQA will ask me to explain the consequences on who?
Those immediately affected
Countries and their governments
The wider international community
How can individuals health be affected by these events?
It can cause physical injuries such as broken bones, disability and long term chronic pain.
What are some emotional consequences of terrorism?
anxiety, depression, fear and shock.
Collectively, psychological impacts are referred to as …
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What can PTSD affect?
an individuals ability to work, their relationships, mental health disorders and substance misuse
Can the wider population also be affected by PTSD?
Yes, the wider population can be affected as well as those directly involved.
Describe the events of the Boston Marathon attack.
Two bombs detonated at the finishing line of the Boston Marathon on the 15th April 2013, killing 3 and injuring 264.
What was a serious physical impact of the Boston Marathon attacks?
17 individuals sadly lost a limb as a result
After what event were individuals treated with therapy pets to overcome the negative psychological impacts of the event
The 2015 Tunisian Beach attack
After the Manchester Arena attack in 2017 what did a report into PTSD find?
That 3/4 of the 236 people involved in the attack said that they have been psychologically damaged by the event.
How many individuals in the Manchester Arena Report indicated that they or their friends and family had been injured in the attack.
1 in 5
Why can terrorism lead to financial loss?
The cost of preventative measures such as insurance and the loss of tourism and even employment as a result of injury/PTSD.
What countries can we use as an example to show the link between prevalence of poverty and terrorism?
Nigeria and Yemen in the top 7 countries affected by terrorism and have a poverty rate of 61% and 70% respectively.
After the Tunisian Beach attack in 2015 by what % did tourism fall by?
25%
After the Tunisian Beach attack in 2015 by what % did tourism revenue fall by?
35%
As a result of loss of tourism in Tunisia what were the consequences?
Mass unemployment, poverty, business closures and stress.