You are more likely to die in an earthquake if you live in a developing nation

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Are you more likely to die in an earthquake in a developing nation? By Nicole Lee

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Are you more likely to die in an earthquake in a developing nation?

By Nicole Lee

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Some non-personal reasons…

Developing nations are likely to have:› Poorer infrastructures› Less evacuation plans› Less passable roads to populated areas

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Some personal reasons…

There is likely to be:› Less qualified doctors, nurses etc.› A very large population› People already living in poverty


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