Exceptional heat wave causes excess deaths in France
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Santé Publique France
France
June 2026
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France recorded about 1,000 excess deaths this week due to an exceptional heat wave. 85% of the deceased were aged 65 or older. The heat wave is spreading across Western Europe, affecting Italy and Germany.
- Earlier version 16/28/2026, 10:50:23 PM
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