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Heat-Associated Deaths in Maricopa County, AZ

ContributorsMaricopa County (Ariz.). Department of Public Health (Author)

Created2008 to 2017

Description

Maricopa County experiences exceptionally high temperatures that contributes to a high number of deaths. To track these deaths, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health created a novel and effective approach for surveillance of heat-associated deaths and has continued to use this system annually. The enhanced heat surveillance season usually…

Maricopa County experiences exceptionally high temperatures that contributes to a high number of deaths. To track these deaths, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health created a novel and effective approach for surveillance of heat-associated deaths and has continued to use this system annually. The enhanced heat surveillance season usually begins in May and ends in October.

Horizon - 1987 (June 1)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Wells, Christine L., 1938- (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1987-06-01

DescriptionAbolishment Proposal VO Fonts, Keith Poletis In-Studio Interview (Shelton); June Weather Package (D'Alli); Heat and Exercise Package (Palacio). Segments on elected vs. appointed political posts, the monthly weather report (June), and how to exercise in the heat.

Horizon - 1985 (July 3)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Palacio, Phyllis (Reporter) / Wells, Christine L., 1938- (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1985-07-03

DescriptionKaren Mills Remote Interview (Grant); Sun Damage Package (Palacio); Heat & Exercise Package (Palacio). Segments on Mothers Against Drunk Driving's campaign against happy hours, skin cancer (causes, types, and prevention), and the impact of excessive heat on the body.

Horizon - 1986 (August 18)

ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / D'Alli, Richard (Reporter) / Callaway, C. Wayne (Interviewee) / Wells, Christine L., 1938- (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)

Created1986-08-18

DescriptionGreg Searles In-Studio Interview (Corso); Nutrition/Ideal Weight Package (D'Alli); Heat and Exercise Package (Palacio). Segments on the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers Association's Big Spenders report regarding legislators, changing Metropolitan Life Insurance weight policies, and heat stress.