Association of Area-Level Heat and Social Vulnerability With Recurrent Hospitalizations Among Individuals With Rheumatic Conditions.
Leah M SantacrocePaul F DellaripaKaren H CostenbaderJamie E CollinsCandace H FeldmanPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2022)
Individuals with rheumatic conditions living in areas with high versus low social and heat vulnerability had significantly greater odds of recurrent hospitalizations. Studies are needed to determine modifiable factors to mitigate risks.