Heat-related mortality--Chicago, July 1995

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1995 Aug 11;44(31):577-9.

Abstract

During July 12-16, 1995, Chicago experienced unusually high maximum daily temperatures, ranging from 93 F to 104 F (33.9 C to 40.0 C). On July 13, the heat index peaked at 119 F (48.3 C)--a record high for the city. This report describes the heat-related deaths reported by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office (CCMEO) during this heat wave.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Chicago / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fever / mortality*
  • Hot Temperature / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Weather*