Impacts of a Flood Disaster on an Ambulatory Pediatric Clinic Population

• 2001

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• Matthew Curry; Pamela Larsen; Christopher Mansfield; Kathleen Leonardo
PMID: 11681825DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/000992280104001007

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This article discusses the impacts of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 on eastern North Carolina, particularly focusing on the flood disaster aftermath. The hurricane caused significant damage, claiming lives, destroying homes, and disrupting businesses. The study conducted in a pediatric clinic revealed the social, economic, and health challenges faced by families affected by the flood. Families reported barriers to medical care, health problems, and socio-economic impacts. The findings highlight the need for pediatric care providers to address the long-term effects of natural disasters, offer support for families' basic needs, and be prepared to handle health issues arising from such disasters.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Keywords: Ambulatory Care Facilities; Child; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Floods; Health Services Accessibility; North Carolina; Pediatrics; Public Health; Socioeconomic Factors; Humans; Needs Assessment; Health Impact Assessment

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Document

Institutions: East Carolina University

Institution Type: Academic

Language: English

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

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