• Ann Emerg Med · Apr 1994

    Hurricane-related emergency department visits in an inland area: an analysis of the public health impact of Hurricane Hugo in North Carolina.

    • R D Brewer, P D Morris, and T B Cole.
    • Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
    • Ann Emerg Med. 1994 Apr 1; 23 (4): 731-6.

    Study ObjectiveTo evaluate the public health impact of a hurricane on an inland area.DesignDescriptive study.SettingSeven hospital emergency departments.ParticipantsPatients who were treated from September 22 to October 6, 1989, for an injury or illness related to Hurricane Hugo.InterventionNone.Measurements And Main ResultsOver the two-week study period, 2,090 patients were treated for injuries or illnesses related to the hurricane. Of these, 1,833 (88%) were treated for injuries. Insect stings and wounds accounted for almost half of the total cases. A substantial proportion (26%) of the patients suffering from stings had a generalized reaction (eg, hives, wheezing, or both). Nearly one-third of the wounds were caused by chain saws.ConclusionHurricanes can lead to substantial morbidity in an inland area. Disaster plans should address risks associated with stinging insects and hazardous equipment and should address ways to improve case reporting.

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