Public health agency says link to extreme heat not yet conclusive, though period coincided with heatwaves.
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France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during a period that coincided with extreme heatwaves in several regions, according to official figures.
France’s public health agency stated that excess mortality cannot yet be conclusively linked to extreme heat.
The excess mortality period overlapped with extreme heatwaves in several French regions, but the agency has not established a direct causal relationship.
The excess mortality rate for this period was 36 percent. Health authorities clarified that these deaths were attributed to 'all causes', noting that they occurred between June 17 and July 2.
The recorded excess mortality rate is 36%, with health authorities attributing these deaths to all causes. Official data specifies that this excess mortality occurred during the period between June 17 and July 2.
The excess mortality rate for this period has been reported at 36%, with deaths attributed to all causes. These figures cover the interval between June 17 and July 2, and French health authorities have indicated that the final data will be released this autumn.
The recorded excess mortality rate reached 36% during the period between June 17 and July 2. French health authorities, who attribute the figure to all causes, noted that this represents the highest excess mortality since the summer of 2003. Final figures regarding the event are expected to be published this fall.
The excess mortality rate was recorded at 36 percent between June 17 and July 2. French health authorities, who announced these figures on Wednesday, stated that the deaths were due to all causes and represent the highest toll since the 2003 summer heatwave. Final statistics regarding this period are expected to be published in the fall.
