Impact of heat on emergency hospital admission in Texas: geographic and racial/ethnic disparities.
Chunyu GuoErjia GeSungmin LeeYongmei LuNick P BassillNanhua ZhangWei ZhangYi LuYuqing HuJayajit ChakrabortyRebecca T EmenyKai ZhangPublished in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2023)
Studies exploring the impact of heat on hospital admission in Texas are notably limited. Our research provided a comprehensive examination of the connection between heat and emergency hospital admissions throughout Texas. Furthermore, we are the first to examine racial/ethnic disparities, identifying African American and Hispanic groups as disproportionately affected. These insights provide valuable insights for policymakers to allocate resources and implement strategies to mitigate the negative consequences of rising temperatures.