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Legend Colors
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
Age-Adjusted Rate of Emergency Department Visits due to Heat-Related Illness
Measurement Period: 2017
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted rate of emergency department visits per 10,000 population due to heat-related illness.
Why is this important?
Extreme heat can affect anyone, but certain people are more at risk, including those who are 65 years or older, young children, and people who work or exercise outdoors, live in low-income households, are experiencing homelessness, or have chronic medical conditions. Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Simple precautions that allow people to enjoy summer activities while staying safe and healthy include planning outdoor activities during early morning and evening hours, wearing appropriate clothing, drinking plenty of water, avoiding sugary or alcoholic beverages, and checking on older neighbors and loved ones.
3.2
ED visits/ 10,000 population
Source:
Emergency department billing data provided by the Center for Health Information and Analysis at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: February 2019
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: February 2019
Compared to
Graph Selections
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
Significantly better than the overall value
Data Source
- Emergency department billing data provided by the Center for Health Information and Analysis at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Maintained By: Southern Nevada Health District
Filed under: Health / Prevention & Safety, Health / Other Conditions, Health Outcomes