US Climate and Health Alliance

Mapping Heat Vulnerability in Michigan

Abstract

This report describes information on existing heat indexes and studies, an initial set of basic maps based on census data, assessing the availability of additional relevant data sources, and proposing a set of additional maps and data sources, as well as a strategy for indexing health vulnerability.

Resource Type
Report
Authors
Carrie Seroka Paulina Kaiser J. Heany
Resource URL
http://129.33.82.145/documents/mdch/Heat_Mapping_FY11_Final_Report_9.30.11_433139_7.pdf
Date
September 2011
Institution
Michigan Public Health Institute
Health and Human Impact
Heat illness/extreme temperature
Region
Midwest
Other
Health surveillance Vulnerability assessment

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