Risk perception (RP) is studied in many research disciplines (eg, safety engineering,
psychology, and sociology). Definitions of RP can be broadly divided into expectancy-value …

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) represent a public health crisis poised
to worsen in a changing climate. Substantial dementia burden is modifiable, attributable to …

Abstract Recommendations by the National Research Council (NRC), the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Weather-Ready Nation workshop participants …

Abstract Background and Objectives As climate change drives more frequent and intense
weather events, older adults face disproportionate impacts, including having the highest …

Hurricanes are devastating natural disasters which dramatically modify the physical
landscape and alter the socio-physical and biochemical characteristics of the environment …

The COVID-19 pandemic increases the complexity of planning for hurricanes as social
distancing is in direct conflict with human mobility and congregation. COVID-19 presents not …

Importance Exposure to hurricanes is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in
nursing home (NH) residents, but the factors contributing to these outcomes are less …

Importance Nursing home residents are at heightened risk for morbidity and mortality
following an exposure to a disaster such as a hurricane or the COVID19 pandemic. Previous …

Background Worldwide, natural disasters have caused a large number of deaths and
considerable morbidity. Nevertheless, limited information is available on how the health …

Although research relating to hurricane evacuation behavior and perceptions of risk has
grown throughout the years, there is very little understanding of how these risks compound …