BMC Public Health May 2023 PMID 37254127

Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Diabetes incidence in Puerto Rico.

Marijulie Martínez-Lozano, Carlamarie Noboa, Gerardo Alvarado-González, Kaumudi J Joshipura

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Discussions frequently highlight the significant rise in diabetes cases following the hurricanes, using words like 'alarming' and 'crucial' to emphasize the findings' importance. Several posts support the study's conclusions by referencing statistics and calling for better disaster-related health strategies, indicating that the research is seen as impactful and highly relevant.

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Abstract in brief

The study found that the incidence of diabetes, including measures like HbA1c, fasting glucose, and insulin resistance, was significantly higher during the period spanning Hurricanes Irma and Maria compared to before the hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
This increase in diabetes-related health issues remained statistically significant even after accounting for factors such as age and body mass index.
While mortality rates increased after the hurricanes, the research focused on how the hurricanes impacted diabetes incidence and morbidity, revealing a notable rise in new diabetes cases during this period.

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