Trends and Disparities in Heat-Related Emergency Medical Services Activations

JAMA 2026 Open access

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Authors: Chris Chaeha Lim, Jonathan A. Race, Parneet Kaur, Honghyok Kim, Ran Wei, Xiaojiang Li, Ladd Keith, Lynn B. Gerald, Brian Drummond, Noah Tolby, N. Clay Mann
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.26586
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References: 6

Abstract

This study compares US sociodemographic and geographic trends in heat-related and non–heat-related emergency medical services (EMS) activations from 2019 to 2024.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change and Health Impacts Thermoregulation and physiological responses Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA
Volume
335
Issue
9
Pages
818–818
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN