France faces heatwave with 5,764 extra deaths
During the heatwave that lasted from June 17 to July 2, France witnessed an additional 5,764 deaths, marking the highest death toll during a heatwave since 2003, although not all cases have been definitively linked to the heat. Various age groups were affected, especially those over 45 years old, with half of the deaths occurring over just three days between June 25 and 27, reflecting the intensity of the peak period of the heatwave. The report indicated that 98.5% of the population was affected, with two-thirds of the fatalities concentrated among the elderly (75 years and older), sparking political debate over the government's failure to adequately prepare for heatwaves.
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