Heat waves and adverse health events among dually eligible individuals 65 years and older

About The Study: In this time-series study, heat waves were associated with increased adverse health events among dually eligible individuals 65 years and older. Without adaptation strategies to address the health-related impacts of heat, dually eligible individuals are increasingly likely to face adverse outcomes. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Hyunjee Kim, PhD, email kihy@ohsu.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2024.3884)

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