# Tropical Cyclones and Pediatric Hospitalizations in the US

**Authors:** Kate Burrows, Samyuktha Natarajan, Chen Chen

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.44013 · JAMA Network Open · 2025-11-17

## TL;DR

This study examines how tropical cyclones affect hospitalizations of children in the US over two weeks.

## Contribution

It provides new insights into the health impacts of tropical cyclones on pediatric populations.

## Key findings

- Tropical cyclones are linked to increased pediatric hospitalizations.
- The effect is observed within 14 days of cyclone exposure.
- Findings highlight the need for preparedness in vulnerable communities.

## Abstract

This cohort study analyzes the association between short-term exposure to tropical cyclones and all-cause pediatric hospitalization in the US across a 14-day period.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** mental illnesses (MESH:D001523), asthma (MESH:D001249), respiratory, infectious, and parasitic diseases (MESH:D012141)
- **Chemicals:** MSA (-), TCs (MESH:D013667), lead (MESH:D007854)

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