Have you ever thought about how much the extreme heat wave can it affect our health? It is an increasingly frequent and worrying phenomenon, especially with ongoing climate change. Today, I want to share with you some reflections on how the hot weather is really having an impact on public health and the use of health services.
In the 2023, the United States experienced some of the warmest months on record from May to September. This is not just a statistic, but a reality that has had concrete impacts on people's lives, especially on children, elderly people, pregnant women And outdoor workers.
Due to the very high temperatures, there has been a significant increase in visits to emergency room for heat-related illnesses. Imagine that, in certain regions, the number of these visits during heat peaks has exceeded 95% of historical averages!
Interestingly, although everyone can suffer from high temperatures, some groups are particularly vulnerable. The adults between 18 and 64 years oldin particular, showed much higher emergency visit rates than other age groups.
Not all regions are affected equally. Some areas, such as those of Texas and of Louisianahave seen much higher rates of emergency visits than states like New York And New Jersey. This highlights how the risk of heat illness can vary greatly depending on where you live.
Impacts of extreme heat on emergency room admissions: how to combat them?
To combat this growing hospitalization problem, it is essential that agencies public health carefully monitor data on health emergencies and act promptly to prevent further complications. This includes implementation Of action plans for heat and information campaigns aimed at populations at risk.
Increasing heat waves are a direct challenge to our ability to adapt and respond to emerging environmental threats. As society, we have there responsibility to protect the most vulnerable and to work together to mitigate the effects of climate change.
And you, how do you protect yourself from extreme heat? Share your experience or advice in the comments below!
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