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Preexisting Risk Drove Poststorm Events

Analysis of nearly 1.6 million veterans showed preexisting community health inequities largely explained poststorm cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Study analyzed data from 1.6 million veterans post-hurricanes.

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    Preexisting health disparities, not storm exposure, linked to increased health events.

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    Neighborhood disadvantage was a key predictor of outcomes.

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    Older age associated with higher cardiovascular risks.

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    Importance of addressing social determinants in disaster preparedness.

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Preexisting Risk Drove Poststorm Events

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

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