Heat and socioeconomic deprivation compound to drive coronary heart disease in Los Angeles

To address this, socioeconomic deprivation and urban heat indicators should be used to inform transparent resource allocation for chronic disease prevention and management. Neighborhoods with high deprivation and heat exposure should be prioritized for cooling infrastructure, home heat mitigation, and urban greening initiatives. Finally, public health, housing, and social services must work together to effectively address the structural drivers of cardiovascular disease disparities.