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Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave

Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says

Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says

France experienced a surge in deaths during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwave

Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwave

It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.

Euronews · Jul 3

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France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

The 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…

France 24 · Jun 28

Europe heatwave turns deadly as France records 1,000 excess deaths

France has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24 during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across much of western Europe, with the vast majority of victims aged 65 and above, French health authorities said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jun 28

France registers a record 480 excess deaths during early summer heatwave

The early summer heatwave that affected 60 French departments between 19 June and 6 July led to a record 480 excess deaths, a rise of 5.5 percent compared to normal mortality levels, the country's public health agency has announced.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2025

France urges meningitis vaccination amid warning of 'particularly high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

Euronews · Mar 15, 2025

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Urban greening could prevent hundreds of deaths a year, French study finds

Urban greening could prevent hundreds of deaths a year, French study finds

Regreening cities and promoting walking and cycling could save hundreds of lives each year, a study by France's public health body has found.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024

New cancer cases have doubled in France since 1990

New cancer cases have doubled in France since 1990

According to figures published by Public Health France, around 433,000 new cases of cancer are now detected in France each year. That number has doubled since 1990. Experts note a stark increase in the number of new cases among women, a hike directly correlated to their increased tabacco consumption. FRANCE…

France 24 · Jul 4, 2023

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