Changes in Migration and Mortality Among Patients With Kidney Failure in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

On September 20, 2017, one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history made landfall in Puerto Rico. Anecdotal reports suggest that many persons with kidney failure left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria; however, empirical estimates of migration and health outcomes for this population are scarce.

Objective

To assess the changes in migration and mortality among patients with kidney failure in need of dialysis treatment in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used an interrupted time-series design of 6-month mortality rates and migration of 11 652 patients who received hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis care in Puerto Rico before Hurricane Maria (before October 1, 2017) and/or during and after

SUBMITTER: Rivera-Hernandez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9375170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature