France Recorded at Least 280 Excess Deaths During August Heatwave

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The excess mortality was mainly due to the regions of New Aquitaine and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, which each recorded "at least 90 excess deaths", according to the health agency.

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In his bulletin published this Thursday, September 11, Santé Publique France reveals that the high heats from August 8 to 19 led to the unanticipated death of 280 people, all aged 75 and over.

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The hot temperatures in August 2025 in France are responsible for 280 deaths more than normal, said Public Health France. The more than 75 years are the main victims. Two regions have been more...

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This represents an excess mortality of 5% over the caniculation period from August 8 to 19.

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Total mortality is observed in persons aged 75 years and over.