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France heatwave: ~1,000 excess deaths in four days.
Santé publique France reports roughly 1,000 excess deaths between June 24 and 27 during the country's most intense heatwave since 2003.
Daily tolls exceeded 1,400 on June 25 and 26, with 85% of deaths among people 65 and older.
Home deaths surged sharply, particularly in Île-de-France.
Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said overall mortality is unlikely to approach 2003 levels (~15,000 excess deaths) thanks to improved alert and response systems.
France heatwave: ~1,000 excess deaths in four days.
Santé publique France reports roughly 1,000 excess deaths between June 24 and 27 during the country's most intense heatwave since 2003.
Daily tolls exceeded 1,400 on June 25 and 26, with 85% of deaths among people 65 and older.
Home deaths surged sharply, particularly in Île-de-France.
Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said overall mortality is unlikely to approach 2003 levels (~15,000 excess deaths) thanks to improved alert and response systems.
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