Hazard and Risk

Question 1

What is the aim of the hazard risk equation?

Answer 1

To capture the various components that may influence the amount of risk that a hazard may produce for a population

Question 2

What is the hazard risk equation?

Answer 2

Risk= hazard X vulnerability
———————
Capacity to cope

Question 3

Which groups are more likely to increase the risk?

Answer 3

Dependent groups and children are likely to suffer more

Question 4

Why more the elderly cause more issues?

• 4 points

Answer 4

• less likely to want to leave their homes
• lack of mobility
• greater risk of injury
• more medical care