Extreme Heat in Chicago: An Analysis of EMS Calls
Abstract
Extreme heat can impair the body’s ability to control its temperature, leading to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke as well as increasing the risk for other health issues. This project aims to address the gap in knowledge regarding the spatial and temporal effects of extreme heat on emergency medical services (EMS) calls. By aggregating EMS call data across Chicago community areas and utilizing Daymet surface climatological data to identify extreme heat, this project identifies a positive relationship between EMS calls and extreme heat, generating a more robust understanding of the impacts of extreme heat on public health in Chicago.
Extreme Heat in Chicago: An Analysis of EMS Calls
Extreme heat can impair the body’s ability to control its temperature, leading to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke as well as increasing the risk for other health issues. This project aims to address the gap in knowledge regarding the spatial and temporal effects of extreme heat on emergency medical services (EMS) calls. By aggregating EMS call data across Chicago community areas and utilizing Daymet surface climatological data to identify extreme heat, this project identifies a positive relationship between EMS calls and extreme heat, generating a more robust understanding of the impacts of extreme heat on public health in Chicago.