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February 6, 2026JAMA

Trends and Disparities in Heat-Related Emergency Medical Services Activations

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Compares trends in heat-related EMS activations in the US, revealing important sociodemographic disparities.

The research aims to analyze trends and disparities in heat-related emergency medical services activations across different sociodemographic groups.
Comparative analysis of EMS activations from 2019 to 2024
Examination of sociodemographic and geographic factors
Use of statistical methods to identify trends
Identified significant increases in heat-related EMS activations during the study period
Disparities observed across different geographic and sociodemographic groups
Emerging patterns suggest potential areas for intervention and public health focus

Lim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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