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HealthFrance records more than 7,300 excess deaths amid historic heatwaves

Public health authorities said France recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during an exceptionally hot summer, with the toll still rising. An AFP analysis found the country endured a record 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, as Europe faced worsening heat, wildfires and drought.

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France records more than 7,300 excess deaths amid historic heatwaves
France records more than 7,300 excess deaths amid historic heatwavesHealth