The impact of Hurricane Maria on individuals living with non-communicable disease in Puerto Rico: the experience of 10 communities

The impact of Hurricane Maria on individuals living with non-communicable disease in Puerto Rico: the experience of 10 communities

Abstract Background Coinciding with the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence worldwide is the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards. Protecting populations with NCDs against natural hazards is ever more pressing given their increased risk of morbidity and mortality in disa...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth L. Andrade, Amalis Cordova, Courtney Riggle-van Schagen, Megan Jula, Carlos E. Rodriguez-Diaz, M. Ivonne Rivera, Carlos Santos-Burgoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Natural hazards
Disasters
Impact
Hurricane
Non-communicable disease
Puerto Rico
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14552-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14552-4

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