Abstract:
Objective To identify and assess potential risks in public places and drinking water during the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, so as to eliminate and control the risks and provide a scientific basis for decision-making.
Methods Brainstorm and expert consultation were used to identify potential risks based on historical monitoring data, available literature, and epidemiological theories, and risk matrix analysis was adopted to conduct risk analysis and evaluation.
Results Seventeen kinds of risk events with potential impacts to the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games were identified and classified, including 8 medium risk events and 9 low risk events.
Conclusion The assessment provides scientific quantitative evidence and administrative suggestions to effectively secure the health related prevention and control work during the games.