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Mortality in Chicago attributed to the July 1995 heat wave

S Whitman1, G Good, E R Donoghue

  • 1Epidemiology Program, Chicago Department of Public Health, IL 60604, USA.

American Journal of Public Health
|October 7, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The 1995 Chicago heat wave caused significant excess mortality, with over 500 heat-related deaths. Older adults were disproportionately affected, highlighting the severe public health impact of extreme heat events.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Extreme heat events pose significant public health risks.
  • The 1995 Chicago heat wave was a major public health crisis.
  • Understanding heat wave mortality is crucial for public health preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess mortality associated with the mid-July 1995 Chicago heat wave.
  • To identify demographic groups most affected by the heat wave.
  • To quantify heat-related and excess deaths during the event.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of heat-related deaths designated by the medical examiner.
  • Calculation of excess deaths during the heat wave period.
  • Examination of demographic data for affected populations.

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Main Results:

  • 514 heat-related deaths and 696 excess deaths were recorded in July 1995.
  • Individuals aged 65 and older were overrepresented among fatalities.
  • Hispanic populations were underrepresented in the mortality data.
  • During peak heat (July 14-20), 485 heat-related and 739 excess deaths occurred.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides insights into the impact of the Chicago heat wave on specific populations.
  • Methodological standardization is needed for accurate geographical comparisons of heat wave impacts.
  • The findings underscore the vulnerability of certain demographics to extreme heat events.