Mapping the Vulnerability of Human Health to Extreme Heat in the United States

• 2018

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• Janet Gamble; Michael Schmeltz; Brad Hurley; Jennifer Hsieh; Gabrielle Jette; Hannah Wagner

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This 78-page report describes how extreme heat affects human health in the United States. It explains how experts used interviews and research to create maps showing which areas are most at risk. These maps help people understand where vulnerable populations live and guide decisions on resource allocation to protect them. The goal is to make communities more resilient against extreme heat by using these tools for better planning and response strategies. The report was published in 2018, with updates made as recently as July 2023.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Environmental Exposure; Vulnerable Populations; Extreme Heat; Geographic Mapping; Health Impact Assessment

Institutions: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

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