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Descriptor English:   Social Vulnerability Index 
Descriptor Spanish:   Índice de Vulnerabilidad Social 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social 
Tree Number:   SP2.001.030.030
SP5.006.067.100.500
Definition English:   Data that helps in the identification of communities that may need support in preparing for hazards or recovering from disasters. Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks. Reducing social vulnerability can decrease both human suffering and economic loss. (https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/data/index.htm) 
History Note English:   2019 
Record Number:   57933 
Unique Identifier:   DDCS057933 

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