How Fare the Displaced and Returned Residents of New Orleans?

Results of an Innovative Pilot Survey

The Displaced New Orleans Residents Pilot Study shows that it is possible to study this hard-to-survey population to determine rates of return and mental illness among residents who experienced Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

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