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France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe has caused around 1,000 excess deaths in France. The Public Health France agency noted that 85 percent of the victims were aged 65 and above. Temperatures exceeding 40°C have increased pressure on hospitals and emergency services.

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New data from Public Health France confirms the number of excess deaths and the age profile of victims.

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  1. France Reports Around 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record Heatwave

    A record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe has caused around 1,000 excess deaths in France. The Public Health France agency noted that 85 percent of the victims were aged 65 and above. Temperatures exceeding 40°C have increased pressure on hospitals and emergency services.

    What's confirmed:

    • France recorded around 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave.
    • 85 percent of the heatwave victims in France were aged 65 and above.
    • Temperatures topped 40°C across parts of Europe.
    • Extreme heat sparked wildfires in Germany.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Public Health France recorded at least 2,000 more deaths than the previous week.
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