Heat-Related Emergency Medical Services Activations in the United States, 2020-2024: Rates, Demographics, and Geographic Distribution.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the rates and demographics of heat-related emergency medical services activations in the United States between 2020 and 2024.
• Analyzed emergency medical services data from 2020 to 2024
• Examined demographic factors such as age and gender
• Mapped geographic distribution of heat-related activations
• Higher activation rates observed in urban areas compared to rural areas
• Older adults (age 65+) represented a significant portion of cases
• Heat-related emergencies showed distinct seasonal peaks, particularly in summer months