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 Communicable Diseases -- epidemiology Cyclonic Storms -- mortality Delivery of Health Care Drinking Water Food Supply Mental Health Sanitation Water Supply Humans 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