
Adverse health outcomes after Hurricane Katrina among children and adolescents with chronic conditions 2007 Barbara Rath; Jessica Donato; Alyson Duggan; Keith Perrin; Daniel Bronfin; Raoult Ratard PMID: 17483568DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2007.0043 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This journal article describes how Hurricane Katrina affected children and teens with chronic health conditions. It shows that these kids faced more health problems after the storm compared to those without such conditions. They were more likely to miss doctor visits, run out of medicine, and live in damaged homes. Many also experienced worsened asthma and mental stress. The study suggests that healthcare providers should create special plans for these children during disasters to help reduce negative effects on their health and well-being. Tags Focus Area: Natural Disasters Audiences: Nurses; Physicians Emergency Management Stage: Recovery Keywords: Asthma; Child; Chronic Disease; Natural Disasters; Adolescent; Health Status Disparities; Black or African American Institutions: Tulane University More like this Birth Outcomes in a Disaster Recovery Environment: New Orleans Women After Katrina 2015 · Tulane University, Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy 2014 · New York University Delayed Disaster Impacts on Academic Performance of Primary School Children 2019 · University of Melbourne, Victorian Department of Education and Training, Swinburne University of Technology, University of New South Wales The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Adverse health outcomes after Hurricane Katrina among children and adolescents with chronic conditions

2007
Barbara Rath; Jessica Donato; Alyson Duggan; Keith Perrin; Daniel Bronfin; Raoult Ratard

PMID: 17483568DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2007.0043

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This journal article describes how Hurricane Katrina affected children and teens with chronic health conditions. It shows that these kids faced more health problems after the storm compared to those without such conditions. They were more likely to miss doctor visits, run out of medicine, and live in damaged homes. Many also experienced worsened asthma and mental stress. The study suggests that healthcare providers should create special plans for these children during disasters to help reduce negative effects on their health and well-being.

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