It's easy to see the physical destruction that Hurricane Isaac left behind: Eight deaths and at least 13,000 damaged homes in Louisiana. But what about the health consequences that linger years after the waters recede? Because storm-related flooding can take weeks to subside, victims may be exposed to disease-carrying microbes that thrive in the hurricane's damp aftermath and may also experience the emotional trauma of seeing their homes and neighborhoods submerged. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 provided a look at the health challenges Isaac's victims can expect. Even then, say experts, most survivors, with the help of medical and psychological support, were...
Hidden Hazards
Hurricanes have an impact on health long after they're gone
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