Alteration in the Chronobiology of Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction in New Orleans Residents Following Hurricane Katrina

Peters, Matthew; Katz, Morgan J.; Moscona, John; Alkadri, Mohi E.; Syed, Rashad K.; Turnage, Thomas A.; Nijjar, Vikram S.; Bisharat, Mohannad; Delafontaine, Patrice; Irimpen, Anand

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“…Etna volcanic eruption, particularly among persons older than 65 years [ 72 ]. A recent report found that heart attacks tripled following Hurricane Katrina, and that heart attack occurrence patterns shifted from the typical weekday mornings (especially Mondays), to more common occurrences at nights and weekends among those exposed to the hurricane [ 73 ]. Similar cardiovascular sequelae and mortality have also been reported as consequences of man-made disasters, most notably war, among veterans, prisoners of war, and civilians and terrorist attacks [ 74 -78 ].…”

Section: Physical Consequences Of Disasters: Stress Reactivity and Vamentioning

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Mental Health Consequences of Disaster Exposure in Older Adults

Srinivasan

Llorente

Magley

2014

Disaster Preparedness for Seniors

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Older adults represent the fastest growing demographic of the United States population. However, the elderly are insuffi ciently represented in studies examining the mental health impact of natural and man-made disasters. Social, cultural, and economic variables infl uence disaster-related mental health sequelae with a higher risk for morbidity and mortality among older adults due to physiologic factors, associated cognitive underpinnings, and chronic disease burden. Post-disaster mental health symptoms in elderly include sleep disturbance, irritability, acute stress reactions, depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Keywords Disaster exposure in older adults • Mental health • Behavioral changes • PTSD • Major depression • Generalized anxiety disorder IntroductionOlder adults represent the fastest growing demographic of the United States population. By the year 2025, the US Census Bureau projections indicate individuals aged 65 and above will comprise over 18 % of the USA population, with this

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Section: Physical Consequences Of Disasters: Stress Reactivity and Vamentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster Exposure in Older Adults

Srinivasan

Llorente

Magley

2014

Disaster Preparedness for Seniors

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Impact of Hurricanes and Associated Extreme Weather Events on Cardiovascular Health: A Scoping Review

Ghosh

Demetres

Geisler

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Environ Health Perspect

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Background: The frequency and destructiveness of hurricanes and related extreme weather events (e.g., cyclones, severe storms) have been increasing due to climate change. A growing body of evidence suggests that victims of hurricanes have increased incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), likely due to increased stressors around time of the hurricane and in their aftermath. Objectives: The objective was to systematically examine the evidence of the association between hurricanes (and related extreme weather events) and adverse CVD outcomes with the goal of understanding the gaps in the literature. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of population-level and cohort studies focused on CVD outcomes (i.e., myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure) related to hurricanes, cyclones, and severe storms was performed in the following databases from inception to December 2021: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Library. Studies retrieved were then screened for eligibility against predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Studies were then qualitatively synthesized based on the time frame of the CVD outcomes studied and special populations that were studied. Gaps in the literature were identified based on this synthesis. Results: Of the 1,103 citations identified, 48 met our overall inclusion criteria. We identified articles describing the relationship between CVD and extreme weather, primarily hurricanes, based on data from the United States (42), Taiwan (3), Japan (2), and France (1). Outcomes included CVD and myocardial infarction–related hospitalizations (30 studies) and CVVD-related mortality (7 studies). Most studies used a retrospective study design, including one case–control study, 39 cohort studies, and 4 time-series studies. Discussion: Although we identified a number of papers that reported evaluations of extreme weather events and short-term adverse CVD outcomes, there were important gaps in the literature. These gaps included a ) a lack of rigorous long-term evaluation of hurricane exposure, b ) lack of investigation of hurricane exposure on vulnerable populations regarding issues related to environmental justice, c ) absence of research on the exposure of multiple hurricanes on populations, and d ) absence of an exploration of mechanisms leading to worsened CVD outcomes. Future research should attempt to fill these gaps, thus providing an important evidence base for future disaster-related policy. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP11252

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Alteration in the Chronobiology of Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction in New Orleans Residents Following Hurricane Katrina

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Mental Health Consequences of Disaster Exposure in Older Adults

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster Exposure in Older Adults

Impact of Hurricanes and Associated Extreme Weather Events on Cardiovascular Health: A Scoping Review

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