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June 2026 heatwave: 5,764 excess deaths in France The heatwave from June 17 to July 2 caused a record excess mortality since 2003 .
Published 7sem · 6 sources ✓ Confirmed Major · updated 4sem
The fact Santé publique France reports 5,764 additional deaths in a provisional assessment.
This figure reignites the debate on adapting to climate change.
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Why it matters Ce bilan provisoire de 5 764 décès supplémentaires marque un record depuis 2003 et souligne l’urgence d’adapter les politiques de santé publique aux vagues de chaleur récurrentes, aggravées par le changement climatique.
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