Health and Social Services During Heat Events

Demand for Services in Los Angeles County

Roland Sturm, Lawrence Baker, Avery Krovetz

ResearchPublished Sep 16, 2024

The authors analyze the relationship between heat events in Los Angeles County and (1) emergency medical services, (2) emergency room visits, (3) deaths investigated by the medical examiner, and (4) bookings for violent offenses. Heat events are classified according to the National Weather Service HeatRisk system. Days classified as moderate, major, and severe HeatRisk days are associated with worse results for all these outcomes.

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Sturm, Roland, Lawrence Baker, and Avery Krovetz, Health and Social Services During Heat Events: Demand for Services in Los Angeles County. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2024. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3406-1.html.
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