June 2024 heatwave: 30% excess mortality and overwhelmed funeral services
The late June heatwave caused a 30% increase in mortality within a week.
Published 6j3 sources✓ ConfirmedImportantupdated 5j
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The fact
Funeral services turned away up to 150 bodies in a single weekend due to overcrowding.
Risks of strokes and worsening chronic illnesses may further increase the death toll.
Why it matters
Cette canicule illustre l’impact sanitaire direct des vagues de chaleur, aggravé par le vieillissement de la population et les vulnérabilités préexistantes.