Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Harsh Rawal, Asaad Nakhle, Matthew Peters, Apurv Srivastav, Sudesh Srivastav, Anand Irimpen
Summary: The study investigates the effects of hurricane Katrina on the incidence of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI). The results show that even 14 years after the storm, there was a four-fold increase in the incidence of AMI. Additionally, psychosocial, behavioral, and traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease were significantly higher more than a decade after the natural disaster.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kate Burrows, Kelvin C. Fong, Sarah R. Lowe, Elizabeth Fussell, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: Residential greenness may impact the mental health of disaster survivors, with changes in greenness levels associated with increased psychological distress. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of residential greenness on the health of disaster-affected populations.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ethan J. . Raker, Tyler Woods
Summary: This study examines the logics behind federal disaster aid and finds that the FEMA housing aid program has four burdensome aspects - application unit, documentation, damage sufficiency regulations, and long processing times - that lead to delayed or denied assistance for households in need. The research shows that applications from poor, communities of color are disproportionately denied or delayed due to the onerous program requirements and their implementation, which has a toll on the post-disaster well-being.
RSF-THE RUSSELL SAGE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angela-Maithy Nguyen, Yeerae Kim, David M. Abramson
Summary: There is limited understanding on the connection between neighborhood factors and mental health among women who have been displaced by natural disasters, particularly in the case of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. This study examines the association between neighborhood socioeconomic status and mental health among women, both permanently displaced and those who have returned to their pre-Katrina residence, up to 10 years after the disaster. The findings suggest that higher neighborhood socioeconomic status is linked to better mental health outcomes, and this relationship is influenced by the displacement status of the women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Summary: This study examines the impact of natural disasters on physical and mental health, finding that stressors play a significant role in post-traumatic stress symptoms after Hurricane Harvey. Younger individuals, nonwhites, and those displaced during the storm are more likely to experience higher symptom counts. Social and psychological resources can help mitigate negative outcomes and lower symptom reporting.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie Alfaro, Brendon Sen-Crowe, Cody Autrey, Adel Elkbuli
Summary: This study aims to analyze the impact of hurricanes on unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and identifies Florida as the area with the highest frequency of hurricanes and carbon monoxide poisoning deaths. The study also reveals higher death rates among Black individuals and a higher number of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in medium metropolitan areas.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Azizi, Abbas Ebadi, Abbas Ostadtaghizadeh, Abbasali Dehghani Tafti, Juliet Roudini, Mohammad Barati, Hamid Reza Khankeh, Reza Bidaki
Summary: This study utilized grounded theory to explore the psychological distress experienced by pre-hospital personnel in disasters and their coping mechanisms. It found that how they manage psychological distress can impact their resilience and job burnout, potentially leading to a cycle of short-term resilience turning into burnout over time, influenced by a lack of sufficient support.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Iglesias-Mendoza, Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo, Sara Hadleigh-Dunn, Ashraf Labib
Summary: The paper explores the importance of linking theory with practice in engineering and management education, emphasizing the need to train emergency response teams to cope with rare events and learn from them. By comparing two disaster cases, the relevance of advanced mental modeling approaches for root cause analysis in training is highlighted. Future training should adopt a balanced approach that encompasses dichotomies.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Josiemer Mattei, Martha Tamez, June O'Neill, Sebastien Haneuse, Sigrid Mendoza, Jonathan Orozco, Andrea Lopez-Cepero, Carlos F. Rios-Bedoya, Luis M. Falcon, Katherine L. Tucker, Jose F. Rodriguez-Orengo
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of chronic diseases and associated risk factors among adults in Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria in 2017. Results showed a higher prevalence of unhealthy behaviors and chronic conditions among adults in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, indicating the need for long-term studies. Psychosocial factors improved, but still require attention, particularly in populations at higher risk for poor health.
Article
Economics
Felix L. Friedt
Summary: The study reveals that ports affected by disasters experience significant and lasting trade reductions, while adjacent ports see increases in export and import shipments. This rerouting effect persists for 8 years, uncovering novel path dependencies and providing important policy insights for recent events.
REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Rhiannon Jerch, Matthew E. Kahn, Gary C. Lin
Summary: Since 1980, over 2,000 local governments in US Atlantic states have been affected by hurricanes. A study shows that hurricanes have a negative impact on local government finances, leading to reduced tax revenues, public expenditures, and debt financing in the decade following a hurricane. The racial composition of municipalities also plays a role, as those with higher minority populations experience larger expenditure losses and debt default risks.
JOURNAL OF URBAN ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. M. Samon, D. Rohlman, L. Tidwell, P. D. Hoffman, A. O. Oluyomi, C. Walker, M. Bondy, K. A. Anderson
Summary: Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in Houston, Texas, resulting in increased concern about chemical exposure from flood waters and industrial emissions. This study used silicone wristbands as personal passive samplers to assess immediate exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and identify factors associated with higher exposure concentrations. The results showed that living in areas with a high Area Deprivation Index, identifying as Black/African American or Latino, and residing in specific Houston neighborhoods were linked to increased exposure to EDCs, indicating racial/ethnic and socioeconomic injustices. Further research is needed to identify direct sources of EDCs and develop effective exposure mitigation strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robin Middelanis, Sven N. Willner, Christian Otto, Kilian Kuhla, Lennart Quante, Anders Levermann
Summary: Tropical cyclones are shown to have significant impacts on global supply and consumption, with this simulation study revealing that strong trade relations can amplify these effects. The shock causes a global ripple in consumption, where regions with close trade ties to the impacted area experience stronger effects. Under global warming, the economic response to major hurricanes like the one simulated here is likely to intensify.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sahra Tekin, Kate Burrows, Jo Billings, Mary Waters, Sarah R. Lowe
Summary: Weather-related disasters are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, with vulnerable populations being particularly affected. This study examined the psychosocial resources and coping strategies of hurricane survivors with different posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories. It found that factors such as hope, acceptance, and social support play a crucial role in resilience after a disaster, and ongoing mental, financial, and physical assistance is needed to support survivors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gregory H. Cohen, Ruochen Wang, Laura Sampson, Sarah R. Lowe, Catherine K. Ettman, Salma M. Abdalla, Gregory A. Wellenius, Howard Cabral, Kenneth Ruggiero, Sandro Galea
Summary: This study investigated the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey on mental health, finding that the influence of stressors and traumas on depression and PTSD symptoms decreased over time.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2023)