Public health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Public health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Issue brief (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation)
Author(s):
Michaud, Josh, author
Kates, Jen, author
Contributor(s):
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, issuing body.
Publication:
Menlo Park, CA : Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, November 2017
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Cyclonic Storms
Health Status
Public Health -- statistics & numerical data
Puerto Rico
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. A "Category 4" storm when it hit the island, Maria was the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century, and it caused significant, widespread damage. The total number of people who died due to Hurricane Maria is unknown; as of November 4, officials have confirmed 55 deaths from the storm on the island, but the death toll is feared to be much higher. Hurricanes can have both near and long-term effects on public health (see Box 1). In Puerto Rico, these effects have been compounded by pre-existing fiscal, societal and health challenges. Drawing on federal and Puerto Rican government statistics and official statements, along with media reports, this issue brief provides a snapshot of key public health challenges in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (7 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101727510 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101727510