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The Impact of Hurricane Maria on Individuals Living with Non-Communicable Disease in Puerto Rico: The experience of 10 communities

2021-07-06

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<h4>Background: </h4> Coinciding with the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence worldwide is the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards. Protecting populations with NCDs against natural hazards is ever more pressing given their increased risk of morbidity and mortality in disaster contexts. Methods This investigation examined Hurricane Maria’s impact across 10 communities in Puerto Rico t...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-622604/v1
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