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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Hospitalization Rate due to Heat-related Illness
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This indicator shows the number of hospital visits for heat related illness per 100,000 Pima County and Arizona residents.
Why is this important?
Heat in Arizona is an emerging public health problem. The number of people who go to the hospital or die from heat-related illnesses has risen over the last ten years. In 2023, Arizona declared a state of emergency due to the heat. Pima County sees some of the most heat-related deaths in Arizona.
While anyone can get sick or die from heat, some people are at higher risk: children, older adults, pregnant mothers, athletes, indoor and outdoor workers, people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, and people who are unsheltered.
Every six months, hospitals send information to the health department about the conditions they treat. Hospital discharge data includes the rate of hospital visits for heat-related illnesses in Pima County.
Hospital discharge data also shows how heat impacts certain neighborhoods differently, which allows public health and its partners to develop targeted programs to help the people who need it most. For example, during the summer heat, both the county and city governments set up cooling centers where anyone can get water and air conditioning.
The health department has established an Office of Climate and Environmental Health Justice. The City of Tucson has hired an arborist and published a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The rate of heat-related illnesses in Pima County can further improve with continued attention from local government in partnership with public health and community organizations.
County: Pima
35.7%
Source:
Arizona Department of Health Services
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Pima County
Last update: July 2024
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Pima County
Last update: July 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Arizona
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Data Source
- Arizona Department of Health Services
Maintained By: Pima County
Filed under: Health / Other Conditions, Health Status, Children, Adults