AJMC March 12, 2025
Flood exposure was more strongly associated with increased health care use and cost during the summer months and among Medicare beneficiaries aged 85 or older.
Flood exposure was associated with increased health care use and costs among Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 or older, emphasizing the need for targeted public health strategies and improved disaster preparedness.1
The authors of the JAMA Network Open study explained that extreme precipitation events have become more frequent and intense over the past century and are expected to increase further due to climate change. They noted that flooding impacts health in various ways, including drowning, electrical injuries, and hypothermia. Additionally, flooding-related infrastructure damage can disrupt health services, displace individuals, and create broader societal challenges.
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