Heat Vulnerability and Community Resilience: A Survey Analysis in Dallas, Texas

Sanjna Bhatia, Maya Garg, Anusha Govind, Michael Wu, Sheila Modi, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
Introduction and ObjectivesThe incidence of heat-related illness continues to rise, disproportionately affecting older adults, marginalized racial and ethnic groups, low-income communities, and individuals with chronic medical conditions. Urban heat ...