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HealthBelgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat

Belgian public health body Sciensano said heatwaves between June 18 and August 16 led to 2,935 excess deaths, representing excess mortality of 22.6%.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-03 07:40Original

Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat
Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heatHealth