Variables Associated with Effects on Morbidity in Older Adults Following Disasters
Jenkins, J., Levy, M., Rutkow, L., and Spira, A.
(2014).
Variables Associated with Effects on Morbidity in Older Adults Following Disasters.
PLOS Currents Disasters.
The authors examined nine studies for comprehensive review on variable that are associated with older adults and poor health outcomes during disasters. They found several factors related to an increased risk of morbidity (e.g., the need for prescription medications, low social support, visual and hearing impairment, impaired mobility, and poor economic status).
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