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Surveillance of Heat-Related Illness Among Pinal County Residents in Arizona
Content Type: Success Stories
Extreme heat events caused by high environmental temperatures are considered a major cause of weather-related deaths and injury in the United States. These events can result in a spectrum of conditions known as heat-related illnesses (HRIs), which… read more… Arizona, HRIs account for more than 2,000 emergency room visits and 118 deaths each year. In 2012, there were a total of 1,572 emergency department visits related to HRIs. Pinal County Public Health Services … tool within the BioSense Platform, and a survey. Hospital visits related to HRI prior to 2017 were investigated using … -
Enhanced Surveillance of Heat-Related Illness in Pinal County
Content Type: Abstract
Extreme heat is a major cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality in the United States (US).1 HRI is the most frequent cause of environmental exposure-related injury treated in US emergency departments.2 More than 65,000 emergency room visits… read more… emergency departments.2 More than 65,000 emergency room visits occur for acute HRI each summer nationwide.3 In … emergency departments.2 More than 65,000 emergency room visits occur for acute HRI each summer nationwide.3 In …