France records over 5700 excess deaths during record June heatwave

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France recorded nearly 5,800 excess deaths during the June heatwave, according to Public Health France, making it the country's deadliest heat-related episode since 2003.
Between June 17 and July 2, areas affected by the heatwave recorded 21,674 deaths from all causes, while about 15,910 were expected based on past years, leaving a gap of 5,764.
Officials note this figure represents total deaths above normal, not deaths directly attributed to heat, and elderly people and those with pre-existing illnesses were most affected.
The record-breaking temperatures posed a major challenge to health services and local administrations.

The actual count of heat-related deaths may become clearer in the coming time as officials release more specific figures.
Whether further heatwaves later in the summer lead to similar excess death tolls.
Any government or health agency response to strengthen protections for the elderly and vulnerable during heat alerts.

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