North Carolina Hurricanes Linked to Increases in Gastrointestinal Illnesses in Marginalized Communities

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By Katelyn WeisbrodMar 7, 2022, 10:00 am552 ptsHot
A new study finds communities of color face the greatest increase in emergency room visits for flood-borne illnesses, showing the growing health risks and disproportionate burdens of climate change. By Leah Campbell North Carolina emergency rooms reported hundreds of visits for gastrointestinal illnesses like…

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