Retrospective study reveals increased emergency department demand during heatwaves in Queensland, suggesting public health implications of climate change.
Emergency departments must prepare for higher numbers of people presenting during heatwaves. The variability in impact across different demographic, clinical, and temporal factors underscores the complex relationship between heatwaves and health system demand. As climate change intensifies heatwaves, future research, including prospective studies, will be needed to provide essential evidence to inform public health planning.
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