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Extreme heat linked to spike in domestic violence calls in New Orleans, study finds

Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

A JAMA Network Open study by Tulane’s Newcomb Institute found that prolonged extreme heat in New Orleans increases domestic violence 911 calls by 7%, highlighting the need to include violence prevention in heatwave planning. Source: Stacey Plaisance, Tulane News,...

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