Florida has the highest rate of emergency room visits as a result of heat-related health issues, which can range between rashes to fatal heat strokes, a new report shows.
The study by the Florida Policy Institute tallied almost 5,000 hospitalizations between 2018 and 2022, with over 5.7 million residents vulnerable to extreme heat. The report also drew attention to the nearly 500,000 Floridians who work outdoors, including in the construction and agriculture industries.
