Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds

New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.

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Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds

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