#health-impact

#health-impact

Flood-related health impacts extend beyond the immediate aftermath, leading to long-term excess deaths. An estimated 22,000 additional deaths occurred in the U.S. from flooding between 2000 and 2020, primarily from heart attacks and respiratory diseases.

Nutrition trauma is a significant health and emotional issue resulting from the loss of access to culturally appropriate foods, leading to a disconnection from identity and community.

I remember that evening going out and playing the game, and I actually had a really, really good game, and I remember my mum had said to me, 'well, you know, maybe, it's not going to affect you so much in your sport,' but obviously that was such an early stage and it probably hadn't hit the ground running.

Gerard Farmer absurdly claimed that people may have sneaked in to dump vast quantities of toxic waste because the gates were unlocked, evading responsibility.

"After struggling with unexplained symptoms for several years, I finally received a diagnosis, but it meant giving up my aspirations and facing daily challenges."

One development that Kolbert might have touched on is the emergence of Generation IV (Gen IV) nuclear reactors, which, unlike traditional reactors, are not cooled by water but, rather, by liquid sodium, liquid lead, molten salts, or helium gas.

The epidemic of loneliness can be countered by fostering relationships, service, and community, as volunteers exemplify through their connection and contributions.

The groundbreaking study found that older adults exposed to more extreme heat days experienced accelerated biological aging, as measured by changes in their DNA.

"I knew I was in trouble after one bite. Within seconds there were spots on my lips. Within minutes I was vomiting."

The alarming results showed a significant weight gain and increase in inflammatory markers after participants consumed a Western diet, emphasizing the drastic health impact of dietary changes.

Dust is not just a nuisance; it contains an ecosystem made primarily of skin flakes that can harbor harmful dust mites, impacting our health.

"The U.S. poverty rate has substantially decreased over the last decade, yet nearly 41 million Americans continue to live at or below the designated poverty line."

In "Valley So Low", Jared Sullivan details how workers who cleaned up the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill were misled about safety, leading to severe health crises.

Lupus can significantly impact weight, primarily due to medication effects such as corticosteroids, fluid retention, and changes in body fat distribution, complicating patient care.