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Hurricane Sandy May Have Affected The Brains of Unborn Children : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 11, 2025 12:37 pm
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The Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Children’s Brain Development

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the US and Caribbean, leaving behind a trail of destruction and loss. The effects of this devastating storm were not just physical but also psychological, with survivors grappling with stress, grief, and trauma.

New research has shed light on another aspect of Hurricane Sandy’s impact – its effect on the unborn children of parents who were pregnant during the superstorm. According to a study led by neuropsychologist Donato Delngeniis from Queens College, exposure to multiple climate-related stressors during pregnancy, such as extreme heat and storm stress, could shape children’s developing brains.

While hurricanes are a natural occurrence, human-induced climate change is intensifying these storms, leading to stronger winds and higher storm surges. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy serves as a stark reminder of the need to address climate change and its implications.

The study recruited 34 children born in New York City, around the age of eight, for brain scans to assess the volume of their basal ganglia gray matter. Children who were in-utero during Hurricane Sandy had larger volumes in certain basal ganglia regions compared to those who were not exposed to the storm while in the womb.

Furthermore, children who were exposed to both Hurricane Sandy and extreme heat during pregnancy showed significant disruptions in their brain development. The combination of these stressors led to alterations in brain structures associated with movement, cognition, and emotion.

Behavioral neuroscientist Yoko Nomura highlighted the profound impact of extreme heat amplifying the adverse effects of hurricane exposure on children’s developing brains. The findings underscore the need for further research to understand the long-term consequences of climate-related stressors on brain development.

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As the frequency of extreme weather events continues to rise, it is crucial to recognize the neurological implications of climate change. The study’s findings emphasize the urgent need to address the climate crisis to safeguard the well-being of future generations.

This groundbreaking research, published in PLOS One, serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness between environmental factors and brain development in children.

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