Publications by authors named "John L Wilhelm"
Article Synopsis
- In the summer of 1999, a severe heat wave in Chicago resulted in over 80 deaths, prompting a study to understand the risk factors associated with heat-related mortality.
- A case-control study compared demographic and health data of 63 individuals who died from heat exposure with 77 control subjects, revealing living alone and not leaving home daily as significant risk factors, while having a working air conditioner greatly reduced mortality risk.
- The findings highlight social isolation and the need for targeted interventions and educational outreach to vulnerable populations to mitigate future heat-related deaths.
