Projects & Reports > Heat-Related Illness Emergency Department Visits in Delaware, 2019-2023
Last update: August 6, 2026
In October 2024, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)’s Division of Public Health published a report titled “Heat-Related Illness Emergency Department Visits in Delaware, 2019-2023.” This is the first report published by the DHSS Division of Public Health on heat-related morbidity in Delaware. The report identifies trends of substantial burden of heat-related illness as well as populations most at risk for heat-related health impacts.
In addition to evaluating and monitoring future trends, the report seeks to guide statewide planning efforts, extreme heat response strategies, and public health messaging related to heat-related illness.
To view the report, click here.