%0 Journal Article
%T Heat vulnerability index mapping for Milwaukee and Wisconsin
%J Journal of public health management and practice
%D 2016
%A Christenson, Megan
%A Geiger, Sarah Dee
%A Phillips, Jeffrey
%A Anderson, Ben
%A Losurdo, Giovanna
%A Anderson, Henry A.
%V 23
%N 4
%P 396-403
%X 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 "high" to "low" 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>
%G en
%I Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
%@ 1078-4659
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHH.0000000000000352