@article{ref1,
title="Heat vulnerability index mapping for Milwaukee and Wisconsin",
journal="Journal of public health management and practice",
year="2016",
author="Christenson, Megan and Geiger, Sarah Dee and Phillips, Jeffrey and Anderson, Ben and Losurdo, Giovanna and Anderson, Henry A.",
volume="23",
number="4",
pages="396-403",
abstract="CONTEXT: Extreme heat waves elevate the population's risk for heat-related morbidity and mortality, specifically for vulnerable groups such as older adults and young children. In this context, we developed 2 Heat Vulnerability Indices (HVIs), one for the state of Wisconsin and one for the Milwaukee metropolitan area. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: Through the creation of an HVI, state and local agencies will be able to use the indices as a planning tool for extreme heat events. <br><br>DESIGN: Data used for the HVIs were grouped into 4 categories: (1) population density; (2) health factors; (3) demographic and socioeconomic factors; and (4) natural and built environment factors. These categories were mapped at the Census block group level. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Unweighted z-score data were used to determine index scores, which were then mapped by quantiles ranging from &quot;high&quot; to &quot;low&quot; vulnerability. <br><br>RESULTS: Statewide, Menominee County exhibited the highest vulnerability to extreme heat. Milwaukee HVI findings indicated high vulnerability in the city's inner core versus low vulnerability along the lakeshore. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Visualization of vulnerability could help local public health agencies prepare for future extreme heat events.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-4659",
doi="10.1097/PHH.0000000000000352",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHH.0000000000000352"
}