The Unseen Toll of Hurricane Beryl: Climate Change And Public Health in The Caribbean
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from BKReader2 months ago
Marie Santiago's story mirrors many in the Caribbean, emphasizing how powerful storms like Hurricane Beryl highlight the severe impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
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The devastation of Hurricane Beryl underscored the alarming unpreparedness of health systems in the Caribbean, where facilities are ill-equipped to handle the aftermath of climate-induced disasters.
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According to the WHO, there's an urgent need to address the health risks posed by climate change as hurricanes become more frequent and intense, directly affecting public health.
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Hurricane Beryl serves as a wake-up call regarding the essential need for improved emergency response systems and climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard vulnerable Caribbean nations.
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