In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on heat waves and extreme heat here
national bulletin
Heat and Health: A Review of the Summer of 2025.
news
Adapting urban environments to heat waves by raising awareness among building ...
Health Issues
What We Do
Excess mortality and increased use of emergency rooms can result from extreme heat. These significant health impacts make heat waves a public health issue.
As part of the interministerial directive on heat wave health management in metropolitan France, Santé publique France monitors the impact...
Data
The Heat Wave and Health Alert System (SACS), established by Santé publique France, enables the assessment of the health impacts of heat waves.
Situation Update During an Alert
During a heat wave alert, Santé publique France analyzes city emergency data (SOS Médecins) and hospital emergency...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Estimation of temperature-related mortality in France’s overseas departments and regions
note d'aide à la décision
Current Status and Proposed Changes to Santé publique France’s Monitoring and Prevention Measures in Connection with the Implementation of the Future National Plan for Preparedness and Management of Extreme Temperatures
In relation to
Climate change
thematic dossier
Climate change is rapidly and profoundly altering the environment. The health impacts of climate change are numerous and varied.
UV
thematic dossier
Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.
Extreme cold
thematic dossier
Cold weather increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and can lead to hospitalizations and death. This impact is observed within 3 to 21 days of exposure to the cold.
