France Reports 1,000 Excess Deaths in Heatwave, Mostly Among Elderly

France recorded approximately 1,000 excess deaths during a recent heatwave, according to Public Health France. The elderly were disproportionately affected, with those aged 65 and over accounting for 85 percent of the fatalities. Regions placed under red heat alerts experienced the worst impacts. The figures highlight the severe public health toll that extreme heat events can inflict on vulnerable populations.
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