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Experts: Katrina Death Toll Still Rising

Saturday, June 02, 2007 9:38:20 PM
By MARY FOSTER

 New Orleans coroner Dr. Frank Minyard is seen in this May 29, 2007 file picture in New Orleans. Nearly two years have passed since Hurricane Katrina left behind death and destruction, but many in the medical community here say the storm is still killing. "There is no doubt in my mind that Katrina is still killing our residents," Minyard said. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The bodies are no longer being dragged from houses and buildings toppled by Hurricane Katrina, but nearly two years later many in the medical community think the storm is still killing.

Storm survivors are dying from the effects of both psychological and physical stress, from the dust and mold still in dwellings to financial problems to fear of crime, health experts and officials say.

"There is no doubt in my mind that Katrina is still killing our residents," Orleans Parish coroner Dr. Frank Minyard said this week.


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