Increased incidence of stress-associated illnesses among elderly after Typhoon Morakot

Shih, Hsin I.; Chao, Tzu Yuan Stessa; Huang, Yi; Tu, Yi Fang; Wang, Jung‐Der; Chang, Chia Ming

doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2020.05.016

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“…One study showed an incidence rate ratio of 2.57 * (1.60-4.14) of MDD in psychological services [126]. The two others pointed an increase in service use varying from 44% [15] to 245% [129]. MDD imposed a greater chance of medical need when compared also to anxiety disorders (see next section).…”

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“…Therefore, the results displayed in Table 3 represent the highest impact found by each of them, positive or negative. [126]|%increase in incidence 308%-hurricane [129]|Increase in number of visits + 44%-flood [19] Neurotic disorders 3 IRR 2.06 * (1.21, 3.49)-bushfire and flood [126]|%increase in incidence 307%-hurricane [129]|Increase in number of visits +62%-flood [19] Behavioral disorders 1 %Increase in incidence 356%-hurricane [129] Suicide The disasters were hurricane (n = 4), drought or dry weather (n = 3), floods (n = 4), extreme precipitation or extreme wet weather (n = 2), bushfire (n = 1), earthquake (n = 1), severe winter weather or ice storm (n = 2), dust storm (n = 1), tornado (n = 1), and severe storms (n = 1).…”

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“…(iii) Neurotic disorders (n = 4) All of the studies that analyzed anxiety disorders (n = 4) found a positive correlation, showing an important increase in health services demand. One found 267 and 307% increase in incidence for elderly and non-elderly, respectively [129], while another one found an incidence rate ratio of psychological services of 2.06 * (1.21-3.49) [126]. One paper showed that EDV were not significant or even reduced until three years after a disaster, but contrarily, HA increased during most of the period, and two years later the relative risk was 1.15 (1.11-1.20) [126].…”

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Climate Change (CC) imposes important global health risks, including on mental health (MH). They are related mostly to psychological suffering caused by climate-related events and to the heat-vulnerability caused by psychiatric disorders. This growing burden may press MH services worldwide, increasing demand on public and private systems in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. According to PRISMA, two independent reviewers searched four databases for papers published before May 2022 that associated climate-related events with healthcare demand for psychiatric conditions. Of the 7432 papers retrieved, we included 105. Only 29 were carried out in low- and middle-income countries. Twelve related the admission numbers to (i) extreme events, while 93 to (ii) meteorological factors—mostly heat. Emergency visits and hospitalizations were significantly higher during hot periods for MH disorders, especially until lag 5–7. Extreme events also caused more consultations. Suicide (completed or attempted), substance misuse, schizophrenia, mood, organic and neurotic disorders, and mortality were strongly affected by CC. This high healthcare demand is evidence of the burden patients may undergo. In addition, public and private services may face a shortage of financial and human resources. Finally, the increased use of healthcare facilities, in turn, intensifies greenhouse gas emissions, representing a self-enforcing cycle for CC. Further research is needed to better clarify how extreme events affect MH services and, in addition, if services in low- and middle-income countries are more intensely demanded by CC, as compared to richer countries.

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“…For example, one analysis of Taiwan's Typhoon Morakot found significantly increased cardiovascular disease-related mortality in adults 2 years after the event, 53 while an evaluation of insomnia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD found an increase of 2-fold following the disaster. 54 A study of floods in the United Kingdom found higher prevalence of mental health outcomes in those flooded, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 55 In a study of Houston's Hurricane Harvey, Blacks and the unemployed were much more likely than Whites or the employed to have PTSD.…”

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Behind the coronavirus headlines the year 2020 set multiple extreme weather records, including unprecedented wildfires in Australia and California, massive flooding in China, and back-to-back hurricanes in Central America. The impacts on the well-being of local populations have been devastating. We reviewed these extreme weather events, together with the year’s newly published climate and health science reports, and identified three important themes for building health resilience in the decade ahead: (1) preparing for greater magnitude and intensity of climate hazards, extreme events, and population health impacts; (2) better anticipating cascading and compound impacts on population well-being, particularly for the most vulnerable; and (3) identifying appropriate, effective preparedness tools and strategies. While decarbonizing the economy is the urgent goal to protect both human and planetary health from a changing climate, 2020 demonstrates that recognizing the likely magnitude and complexity of future extreme weather events, and preparing local public health agencies and communities with the knowledge and tools to respond to them, will be essential in this critical decade.

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“…However, several obstacles exist within the environment of older adults care facilities, including limited opportunities for older adults to connect with the natural world ( 5 ). Additionally, the prevalence of diseases related to psychological stress is on the rise among older adults ( 6 , 7 ). Therefore, investigating how to integrate nature into indoor public spaces in older adults care facilities, and enhance the psychological well-being and overall quality of life for older adults, is of paramount importance.…”

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Previous research has already provided evidence regarding the favorable impact of green walls and outdoor views on stress reduction and anxiety alleviation. However, there has been limited exploration into the combined effects of green walls and outdoor views on older adults. In this study, a between-subjects experiment was conducted using virtual reality (VR) technology with 23 participants. Following exposure to stressors, each participant underwent four randomized sessions, each lasting 5 min, in various virtual reality (VR) environments, encompassing non-biophilic and biophilic environments (including green walls, outdoor views, and their combination). Throughout the process, we measured physiological indicators of stress responses, including heart rate, heart rate variability, skin conductance levels, and blood pressure, using biometric sensors. Psychological changes in participants, including anxiety levels, were evaluated through the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, recovery scales, and self-reported emotional assessments. In conclusion, in comparison to non-biophilic environments, older adults consistently exhibited lower stress levels, experienced superior anxiety relief, and demonstrated improved recovery in nature connectedness environments, with a notably faster recovery rate. These findings suggest that the incorporation of nature connectedness principles into the indoor environments of public activity spaces within older adults care facilities can significantly contribute to stress reduction and anxiety alleviation among older adults. Furthermore, these effects appear to be contingent on the specific types of nature connectedness environments. These results can provide substantial evidence to support the design of indoor common activity spaces within older adults care facilities.

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Increased incidence of stress-associated illnesses among elderly after Typhoon Morakot

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Promoting stress and anxiety recovery in older adults: assessing the therapeutic influence of biophilic green walls and outdoor view

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