Effects of Hurricanes on Emergency Department Utilization: An Analysis Across 7 US Storms.

Kevin C HeslinMarguerite L BarrettMolly HenscheGary T PickensJeanne S RingelZeynal KaracaPamela L Owens

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2020)

Changes in ED utilization following hurricanes depend on disease categories, age, and proximity to the hurricane path. Emergency managers could incorporate these factors into their planning processes.

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