Disaster Preparedness for Seniors 2014
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0665-9_5
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“…The vulnerabilities of older adults were clearly demonstrated in the disproportionate mortality rates of 49% for older adults in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina, considering that older adults only represented 6% of the total population [ 47 ]. This high rate has been attributed to evacuation challenges and invisibility of older adults to emergency services [ 47 ]. This high rate is a typical pattern, especially in the US [ 48 ].…”
Section: Background: Older Adults Disaster Vulnerability and Risk Cmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The vulnerabilities of older adults were clearly demonstrated in the disproportionate mortality rates of 49% for older adults in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina, considering that older adults only represented 6% of the total population [ 47 ]. This high rate has been attributed to evacuation challenges and invisibility of older adults to emergency services [ 47 ]. This high rate is a typical pattern, especially in the US [ 48 ].…”
Section: Background: Older Adults Disaster Vulnerability and Risk Cmentioning
confidence: 99%