Short-term health impact assessment after Irma in French islands
Objective: Describe short-term health effects of the Hurricane using the syndromic surveillance system based on emergency departments, general practitioners and dispensaries in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy islands from September 11, 2017 to October 29, 2017. The study highlights the health impact of Hurricane Irma, including trauma, infectious diseases, and psychological disorders, and the adaptation of the surveillance system in the aftermath.
2019 International Society of Disease Surveillance (ISDS) Conference, San Diego (CA), January 30th – February 2nd, 2019
Author(s): Daudens-Vaysse Elise, Barrau Marie, Aubert Lydéric, Portecop Patrick, Fontanille Eric, Forgeot Cécile, Linet Pierre-Marie, Noubou Lazare, Roux Didier, Gentil Céline, Malfait Philippe, Zurbaran Manuel, Mano Quiterie, Dorleans Frédérique, Pontais Isabelle, Gladone Harris, Forbin Anthony, Succo Tiphanie, Caserio-Schönemann Céline, Six Caroline
Publishing year: 2019
Pages: e62478 -
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