ATSDR Heat Health Index (HHI)

Description

A national tool by the CDC that combines historical temperature data, rates of heat-related illness, and community characteristics at the ZIP code level. Healthcare organizations can use this index to identify neighborhoods most vulnerable to extreme heat and prioritize targeted interventions.

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