The Devastating Toll of Hurricanes on Chronic Life Stressors: Aging, Food Scarcity, Housing Instability, and Social Isolation
Introduction Natural disasters disrupt daily life, but hurricanes uniquely exacerbate enduring societal stressors, creating ripple effects that linger long after the storms pass. The toll hurricanes take on communities is not only physical but deeply psychological and social, especially for vulnerable populations who already face chronic challenges like aging, food insecurity, affordable housing scarcity, and…