Power outages and community health: a narrative review

• 2020

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• Joan Casey; Mihoka Fukurai; Diana Hernández; Satchit Balsari; Mathew Kiang
PMID: 33179170DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40572-020-00295-0

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This article is about how power outages can affect community health. It describes moderate evidence that power outages can lead to increased health risks, such as accidents and problems for people who rely on medical devices. The review looks at different studies and finds that there is a consistent link between power outages and higher health risks. It highlights the importance of being prepared for these events to protect people's well-being during times without electricity.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Environmental Exposure; Public Health; Risk Assessment

Institutions: Columbia University; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Stanford University

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