Warmer Oceans Intensify Storms, Revealing Long-Term Health Risks
Warmer oceans are intensifying storms, with higher winds and longer durations, while rising seas exacerbate flooding. A study in Science Advances reveals that tropical cyclones have long-term health insurance impacts, particularly on cardiovascular health, lasting months after the storm. Disaster response systems may underestimate these health burdens.
Research indicates that tropical cyclones have lasting effects on human health, with increased hospitalizations due to cardiovascular disease for months post-storm. A study in Science Advances found a 13% rise in heart health-related hospitalizations for each additional day a location was hit. The highest risk occurred two months after the tropical smoothie, lasting for six months. Men, people aged 20-50, and those in disadvantaged communities were most affected. Strokes and ischemic heart disease were the most common issues.
Potential causes include increased generator use, consumption of calorie-dense canned foods, limited exercise and access to medication, and psychological stress. Climate change is pushing cyclones into regions historically experiencing few severe storms, increasing risk for these areas. Current disaster response systems may underestimate the health burden of tropical storms.
Tropical cyclones have long-term health consequences, with increased cardiovascular hospitalizations lasting months post-storm. Those most at risk include men, people aged 20-50, and disadvantaged communities. As climate change pushes cyclones into new regions, understanding and addressing these long-term health insurance impacts is crucial for effective disaster response.
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