| Trends in healthcare use in the New York City region following the Terrorist Attacks of 2001. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16999587 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: In 2001, terrorism led to emotional stress, disruptions in adherence to treatments and access to services, and exposure to environmental contaminants in New York City (NYC). METHODS: To describe healthcare use following the terrorist attacks of 2001, we examined insurance claims for January 2000 to March 2002 among more than 2 million residents of the NYC region who were enrolled in the health plans of a large insurer, including overall use by care setting and use for selected conditions that may be associated with stress or other disaster consequences. For all enrollees and for those residing at varying distances from the World Trade Center (WTC), we compared observed use to expected use, based on comparable intervals in prior years and adjusted for seasonal and secular trends. RESULTS: Use declined across all care settings in the 3 weeks following September 11. From October 1 to December 31, 2001, outpatient visits rose beyond expected both overall and for specific cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and dermatologic conditions. Declines in overall mental health service use began immediately after September 11 and were sustained through March 2002. Changes in healthcare use were more marked among those residing within 10 miles of the WTC than those residing at greater distances. CONCLUSIONS: A transient decline in visits across all settings occurred immediately after September 11, followed by a sustained increase in demand for health care for conditions that may be associated with stress or other disaster consequences. |
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Authors:
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Diane C Green; James W Buehler; Benjamin J Silk; Nancy J Thompson; Laura A Schild; Mitchel Klein; Ruth L Berkelman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biosecurity and bioterrorism : biodefense strategy, practice, and science Volume: 4 ISSN: 1538-7135 ISO Abbreviation: Biosecur Bioterror Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-26 Completed Date: 2007-01-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101156085 Medline TA: Biosecur Bioterror Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-75 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Emory Center on Health Outcomes and Quality, Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. |
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Ambulatory Care
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utilization* Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Health Services Accessibility* Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Insurance Claim Review New Jersey / epidemiology New York City / epidemiology Physician's Practice Patterns / statistics & numerical data September 11 Terrorist Attacks* / psychology Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology, therapy Utilization Review / statistics & numerical data* |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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