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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Health concerns of women and infants in times of natural disasters: Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina

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Author(s):
Callaghan WM, Rasmussen SA, Jamieson DJ, Ventura SJ, Farr SL, Sutton PD, Mathews TJ, Hamilton BE, Shealy KR, Brantley D, Posner SF
Year:
2007
Journal:
Maternal and Child Health Journal. 11 (4): 307-311
Abstract:

Pregnant women and infants have unique health concerns in the aftermath of a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina. Although exact numbers are lacking, we estimate that approximately 56,000 pregnant women and 75,000 infants were directly affected by the hurricane. Disruptions in the supply of clean water for drinking and bathing, inadequate access to safe food, exposure to environmental toxins, interruption of health care, crowded conditions in shelters, and disruption of public health and clinical care infrastructure posed threats to these vulnerable populations. This report cites the example of Hurricane Katrina to focus on the needs of pregnant women and infants during times of natural disasters and provides considerations for those who plan for the response to these events.

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Resource Description

Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Human Conflict/Displacement, Water Quality, Water Security
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Human Conflict/Displacement, Water Quality, Water Security: Hurricane
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Human Conflict/Displacement, Water Quality, Water Security: Availability/Distribution
Geographic Feature What is this?

resource focuses on specific type of geography

    Ocean/Coastal
Geographic Location What is this?

resource focuses on specific location

    United States
Health Impact What is this?

specification of health effect or disease related to climate change exposure

    Injury
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Research Article
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Adaptation Co-Benefit/Co-Harm, Intervention, Vulnerability Assessment
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Health Professional
    • Adaptation, Climate Justice/Climate Equity, Communication, Health Sector Influence, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Children, Low Socioeconomic Status, Pregnant Women
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