Severe Weather Is Deadly for Vulnerable Older Adults Long After the Storm Ends

Older adults exposed to heavy rainfall after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 faced a 3 percent higher risk of death within the following year, according to a University of Michigan study. The research adds to evidence linking more frequent and intense extreme weather to increased risks for vulnerable populations. Learn more about how these findings can inform health care preparedness and policy in this research spotlight from the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.