Heat related emergency department visits are up

The daily rates of emergency department visits associated with heat-related illness have risen dramatically over the past few days as the region continues to experience hotter than normal temperatures.

Note: Region 3, defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Chart: Ed Yozwick/Post-GazetteSource: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCreated with Datawrapper