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Disasters and Special Populations |
STRESS AND COPING
Many people affected by a hurricane or other major storm experience a great deal of
stress. Individuals handle stress and trauma in different ways—sometimes
in ways that can be unhealthy, such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, or
drugs. It is important to remember to take care of your health, even
during difficult times.
To learn more about dealing with stress to hurricanes and other natural
disasters, please see
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/copingpub.asp
Stress and Coping in Pregnancy
Pregnant women might be particularly concerned about the possible effects
of stress on the unborn baby. When coping with increased stress during
pregnancy, it is important to remember that use of alcohol, tobacco, and
drugs can adversely affect an unborn baby.
For more information about stress and pregnancy, please see
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_527.asp.
For more information about the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
during pregnancy, please see
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas,
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/factsheets/Prevention/smoking.htm,
and
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1169.asp.
Date:
July 10, 2007
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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