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France: Over 1,000 more deaths registered during heatwave than normal
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France: Over 1,000 more deaths registered during heatwave than normal

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • French health authorities reported over 1,000 excess deaths during a recent heatwave compared to normal levels.
  • The majority of fatalities, 85 percent, were among individuals over 65 years old, with the Ile-de-France region seeing the largest increase.
  • Daily death tolls significantly exceeded expected figures during the three-day heatwave, with over 1,400 deaths recorded on the peak days.

France recorded more than 1,000 excess deaths during a recent heatwave, according to French public health authorities. The French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (SPF) stated that daily fatalities exceeded expected numbers for three consecutive days starting June 24.

While the figures are preliminary, the SPF indicated they might be even higher as not all deaths are immediately accounted for. The data reveals that 85 percent of the excess deaths occurred among individuals aged 65 and older. The region surrounding the capital, Ile-de-France, experienced the most significant increase in mortality, particularly among those who died at home.

The heatwave saw temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in many areas. On June 24, daily deaths surpassed 1,200. This number rose to over 1,400 on the following two days, which were the hottest of the period. For comparison, daily deaths from all causes in April and May ranged between 900 and 1,000.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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