Fortes chaleurs, canicule

Extreme heat, heat wave

Heat waves can have a significant impact on health. It is therefore essential to take proper precautions. Certain measures must be put in place, especially for those most at risk.

Our missions

  • Monitoring heat waves and their health impacts

  • Implement preventive measures to reduce risks associated with global warming

  • Prevent health risks associated with heat waves

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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126 publications

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Taking Action on Green Spaces, Active Transportation, Heat, Air Pollution, and Noise: What Are the Health Benefits? Summary of Findings in the Montpellier Méditerranée Metropolitan Area

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Taking Action on Green Spaces, Active Transportation, Heat, Air Pollution, and Noise: What Are the Health Benefits? Summary of Findings in the Rouen Normandy Metropolitan Area

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Taking Action on Green Spaces, Active Transportation, Heat, Air Pollution, and Noise: What Are the Health Benefits? A Summary of Findings in the European Metropolis of Lille

rapport/synthèse

Estimating the proportion of mortality attributable to heat exposure among the general population in metropolitan France. Application to the summer surveillance period (June 1–September 15) from 2014 to 2022