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Date
2024
Abstract
With recent years bringing severe storms and flooding to Vermont more frequently, community members need to be more prepared than ever to overcome these disasters. Individuals with chronic health conditions face a unique set of challenges in these events, and require an extra level of planning. This pamphlet will outline some key steps for anyone with a chronic health condition to prepare for a disaster, with specific recommendations for individuals with diabetes and kidney disease.
Clinical Site
CVMC Family Medicine Berlin
Keywords
emergency, natural disasters, disasters, disaster preparedness, chronic health conditions
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Bressor, Jackson, "Disaster Preparedness and Chronic Health Conditions" (2024). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1022.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1022