noun
disaster-related death
Refers to deaths caused indirectly by a disaster, such as from illness or stress during evacuation, rather than direct physical injury. Common in news and official contexts.
震災後の避難生活で、多くの高齢者が災害関連死と認定された。
After the earthquake, many elderly people were recognized as disaster-related deaths due to life in evacuation.
Direct death caused by the disaster itself, such as from building collapse or drowning, as opposed to indirect causes.
Compound of 災害 (disaster), 関連 (related), and 死 (death). A modern term used in disaster management and public health.