Is Hurricane Katrina Still Killing?

Even though dead bodies are no longer being dragged from homes in New Orleans, people in the medical profession feel that two years later, people are still being killed by Katrina. Both psychological and physical stress are causing storm survivors to die, along with affects of dust and mold that are still in the dwellings. Financial problems, fear of crime, are also causing health problems for people. A coroner in New Orleans said there was no doubt in his mind that Katrina is still killing the residents. Of course, people with pre-existing conditions are taking it hardest along with the elderly who are just giving up. The ratio has jumped from 11.3 per 1,000 deaths to 14.3 per 1,000, a 25 percent increase. And this doesn't take into account avacuees who died while away from the city and were returned for burial. Sad isn't it? And I think it is one of those things you can do little about, just watch.