Exposure to hurricanes significantly increases risk of death among patients on dialysis

Patients on dialysis are at a significantly heightened risk of death for 30 days after being exposed to a hurricane, according to data published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
However, the risk gradually declines following the hurricane.
“Patients who require maintenance dialysis are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Prior studies have shown higher mortality among dialysis-dependent patients when exposed to heat waves and wildfire smoke. Failed power, water and transportation systems, patient displacement and hospital surges can impede dialysis access,”

Patients on dialysis are at a significantly heightened risk of death for 30 days after being exposed to a hurricane, according to data published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
However, the risk gradually declines following the hurricane.
“Patients who require maintenance dialysis are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Prior studies have shown higher mortality among dialysis-dependent patients when exposed to heat waves and wildfire smoke. Failed power, water and transportation systems, patient displacement and hospital surges can impede dialysis access,”