Most Vulnerable Populations to Heatwaves

Children, older adults (65+), pregnant individuals, people with pre-existing medical conditions, and those with disabilities are among the most vulnerable groups to heat-related illnesses.

Sources

• Who is Most at Risk to Extreme Heat?
• weather.gov
• Extreme Heat | US EPA
• People at Increased Risk for Heat-Related Illness - CDC
• Identifying groups at-risk to extreme heat: Intersections of age, race/ethnicity

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