about diagnosis” (e¼0.054).8 T is the time it takes an affected
person to return back to normality ,or for the impact of the disaster to disappear;while N is the number of affected pele .Our benchmark calculations are based on a two-or three-year horizon
for return to normality(T¼3 for Christchurch and T¼2 for Bangkok,given their very different experieces in the post-disaster
period, and the more rapid recovery in Thailand).Since we also
have access to more specific data on hospitalizations associated
with disaster-caused injuries in the two events examined here,we
add that measure,though we note that this variable is typically
unavailable for most disasters.