France records 5,764 additional deaths during June heatwave
French public health agency reports 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2.
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The fact
Île-de-France is the hardest-hit region, with 98.5% of the population exposed to extreme temperatures.
The mortality surge raises concerns about the effectiveness of heatwave prevention measures.
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Why it matters
Cet excès de mortalité, lié à une canicule précoce et intense, souligne les risques sanitaires accrus par le réchauffement climatique et interroge les politiques de santé publique en Europe.