The impact of Hurricane Maria on individuals living with non-communicable disease in Puerto Rico: the experience of 10 communities

• Main Authors: Elizabeth L. Andrade (Author), Amalis Cordova (Author), Courtney Riggle-van Schagen (Author), Megan Jula (Author), Carlos E. Rodriguez-Diaz (Author), M. Ivonne Rivera (Author), Carlos Santos-Burgoa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Coinciding with the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence worldwide is the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards. Protecting populations with NCDs against natural hazards is ever more pressing given their increased risk of morbidity and mortality in disa...