Researchers discuss the health outcomes of cyclones.
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Sep 3 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. A recent Environmental Health Perspectives systematic review and meta-analysis aims to better understand the health outcomes resulting from cyclones.
To assess the magnitude and pattern of health effects after cyclones, epidemiological studies have compared the health outcomes of high- and low-level exploration. These studies have indicated that cyclones are linked to many health outcomes, including mortality, infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases, adverse birth outcomes, and mental disorders.
All population-based studies related to short- and long-term impacts of any landfall cyclones, including tropical storms, hurricanes, and typhoons, were considered. The current systematic review and meta-analysis considered all relevant articles irrespective of sex, religion, or age. These studies were conducted in eight different countries throughout the world. Major contributors to these studies included the United States, followed by China, India, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, and Brazil.
Most studies indicated that exposure to cyclones increases the risk of all-cause mortality, hospitalization, and mental health-related morbidity, including post-traumatic stress disorder . Consistent with the findings of a previous meta-analysis, the current study revealed a higher prevalence of PTSD among survivors of tropical cyclones.
A significantly high between-study heterogeneity was observed for magnitude-related estimates. Cyclones have tremendous socio-economic impacts and environmental stress due to loss of property and resources, evacuations, as well as inadequate medical and social support. A limited number of studies have associated cyclones with respiratory and parasitic diseases.
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