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Social Science 2026-03-20

Extreme urban heat and emergency department visits in older adults

JAMA Network Open
About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that significant heat-health risks were observed in an emergency department serving socioeconomically vulnerable populations, suggesting tailored heat warning strategies should be studied further.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Alexander Azan, MD, email alexander.azan@nyulangone.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.2645)

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