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Observed counts of ED visits, ambulance calls and deaths during the heat wave and during the same period in previous years
| Observed (2011) | Average observed (2007-2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| ED visits | ||
| All-cause | 34,197 | 30,092 |
| Heat effects | 104 | 13.5 |
| Dehydration | 236 | 81.3 |
| Ambulance calls* | ||
| All-cause | 8609 | 7155 |
| Heat exposure | 116 | 8.0 |
| Deaths | ||
| All-cause | 814 | 682 |
*Sydney only
