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France faces record excess mortality during June 2026 heatwave

The June 2026 heatwave caused 5,764 additional deaths in France.

Published 3sem6 sourcesConfirmedupdated 4j
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This toll exceeds previous episodes, according to Santé publique France data.

Health authorities warn about the vulnerability of elderly populations.

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Ce bilan met en lumière l'impact sanitaire des vagues de chaleur répétées, un enjeu majeur de santé publique en France. La surmortalité record souligne la nécessité d'adapter les politiques de prévention et de protection des populations vulnérables.

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