Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic revealed and exacerbated
existing social and economic health disparities, and actionable epidemiologic evidence is …

Under-reporting of deaths limits our understanding of true burden of covid-19 Page 1 Under-reporting
of deaths limits our understanding of true burden of covid-19 Charles Whittaker and colleagues …

Background The global spatiotemporal pattern of mortality risk and burden attributable to
tropical cyclones is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the global short-term mortality risk and …

Abstract Purpose of Review There is clear evidence that the earth's climate is changing,
largely from anthropogenic causes. Flooding and tropical cyclones have clear impacts on …

Population displacement may occur after natural disasters, permanently altering the
demographic composition of the affected regions. Measuring this displacement is vital for …

This study assessed the Government of Puerto Rico's crisis and emergency risk
communications following Hurricane Maria and the post-disaster information environment to …

In this research brief, we contribute to a much-needed, initial, and growing inventory of data
on Puerto Rican migration after Hurricane Maria. Using data from the Federal Reserve Bank …

Objective: With natural hazards increasing in frequency and severity and global population
aging, preparedness efforts must evolve to address older adults' risks in disasters. This study …

Quantifying the impact of natural disasters or epidemics is critical for guiding policy
decisions and interventions. When the effects of an event are long-lasting and difficult to …

Abstract In September 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico causing 102
billion worth of damages, demolishing the electric grid and severely affecting essential daily …