French health officials report around 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave affecting western Europe for several days. Public Health France says the figure is based on deaths observed compared with expected deaths and refers to an increase of approximately 1,000 additional deaths since June 24, with the data described as preliminary and possibly an underestimate. Several outlets cite that areas placed under “red alert” for heat are particularly hard hit. Across the reports, most of the deaths are attributed to older people: Public Health France states that 85% of the recorded excess deaths involve people aged 65 and over. News coverage also notes that parts of France experienced temperatures above 40°C, contributing to pressure on hospitals and emergency services, including increased callouts. Other countries in Europe are also reported to face similar extreme conditions, with Germany described as potentially approaching another record-breaking day. The reports consistently frame the numbers as excess mortality linked to the heatwave and emphasize that the totals may change as more consolidated data become available.
France reports around 1,000 excess deaths during record heatwave
French health officials report around 1,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave affecting western Europe for several days. Public Health France says the figure is based on deaths observed...
- Public Health France reports around 1,000 more deaths than expected during the heatwave.
- The increase is observed since June 24, based on preliminary, unconsolidated figures.
- Most excess deaths involve people aged 65 and over (85% in the cited statements).
- Regions under red heat alerts in France are reported as most affected.
- Temperatures in parts of France top 40°C, with increased strain on hospitals and emergency services.
Scientists have said the heatwave, which began on June 20, was the worst recorded in Europe, where the climate is changing faster than the global average.
1 hour from nowFrance’s health agency reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths during the recent record-breaking heatwave, with most victims aged 65 and over. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-records-around-1000-excess-deaths-in-heatwave-health-agency/
45 minutes agoThe Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The agency stressed that the figures were preliminary and were likely to be an underestimate.
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