HeatRisk forecasts analyzed for heat-related illness in New York emergency department visits

An observational analysis examined the association between HeatRisk 24-hour forecasts and heat-related illness in emergency department visits across New York. The study period covered the warm season from May to September 2024. The specific sample size of ED visits was not reported, and no comparator group was defined for the analysis.

The primary outcome was heat-related illness. However, the main results for this outcome, including the effect size, absolute numbers, direction of association, and statistical measures (p-value or confidence interval), were not reported. Secondary outcomes were not specified.

Safety and tolerability data were not reported. The study's limitations were not detailed in the provided information. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest were also not reported.

Given the observational nature of the study and the lack of reported results, the clinical relevance for practice cannot be determined from this preliminary analysis. The findings do not yet establish a clear link between the forecast tool and patient outcomes.