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Heat-related illness ED visits substantially increased in the summer of 2023 vs previous years, especially in men and adults aged 18 to 64.
CNN — Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high levels in some parts of the country.
In July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows.
In July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows.
In July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows.