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ArticleProceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)2026

Incidence of heat-related illness in a Texas emergency department network: a retrospective analysis.

Colby McClaugherty, Clifford J Buckley, Alejandro Arroliga, Savannah Heath, Andrew Juergens

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Article in Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Colby McClaughertyBaylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Clifford J BuckleyBaylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Alejandro ArroligaBaylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Savannah HeathBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Andrew JuergensBaylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4882-5963

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe southern region of the USA including Texas is projected to see increasing temperatures. Heat-related illness (HRI) is a consequence of rising temperatures, and vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed electronic health record data in Central Texas. Subjects presenting to the emergency department with HRI in 2015-2016 and 2022-2023 were identified via International Classification of Diseases codes. Variables collected included age, sex, race, month, and urban-rural status. Local temperature trends were examined.

resultsThe overall incidence of HRI increased from 0.08% of total presentations to 0.15% (

conclusionThe incidence of HRI increased over time, with a higher prevalence among older adults and Hispanic populations. Targeted public health interventions are needed for marginalized communities and older adults in underserved areas to mitigate HRI morbidity and mortality.

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Emergency Service, HospitalHeat Stress DisordersHot TemperatureAgedAged, 80 and overEmergency Room VisitsFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTexasHeat-related illnesshyperthermiaurban heat island

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PMID42623494
PMCPMC13682233

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