France heatwave death rise in 2003
In France, the mortality rate increased by 30% over a week during a ten-day heatwave, with a particularly sharp rise in Paris of 62%. A public health report indicated there were more than 2,025 additional deaths compared to the previous week, with the numbers expected to rise due to severe weather conditions and record-high temperatures. The figures highlight the impact of the heatwave on public health, especially with a 91% increase in home deaths compared to the previous week.
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