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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

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Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Heat and Health in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 724 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 2,623...

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Heat and Health in Normandy: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region did not experience any heat waves during the summer of 2025. However, the impact of the heat on public health resulted in 233 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In...

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Heat and Health in the Pays de la Loire Region: A Review of Summer 2025 ...

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 337 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 588...

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Heat and Health: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

From June 1 to September 15, Santé publique France monitors the population’s exposure to heat and its health impacts. Each year, the findings from this monitoring provide insights that help...

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Heat and Health in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 779 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 2,784...

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Heat and Health in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: A Review of Summer 2025 ...

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 267 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 1,196...

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Heat and Health in Brittany: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The health impact of the heat resulted in 305 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 850...

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Heat and Health in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: A Review of Summer 2025 ...

The region experienced three heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 712 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 2,387...

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Heat and Health in the Centre-Val de Loire Region: A Review of Summer 2025 ...

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 204 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 860...

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Heat and Health in the Grand Est Region: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region experienced two heat waves during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 454 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 1,478...

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Heat and Health in Hauts-de-France: A Review of Summer 2025 [Infographic]

The region experienced a heat wave during the summer of 2025. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 368 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there were 1,934 emergency...

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Don't wait until it gets hot to learn how to cope with the heat

This poster links to the website vivre-avec-la-chaleur.fr, which offers tips and advice on how to cope better with the heat.

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Heat and Health Effects. Summary sheets of data/results from Santé publique ...

These 13 fact sheets on the topic of "Heat and Health" summarize the key messages and findings of studies conducted by Santé publique France. Designed as an advocacy tool, they are primarily...

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Heat and Health in Brittany: A Review of Summer 2024 [Infographic]

The Brittany region did not experience a heat wave during the summer of 2024. However, the heat did have an impact on public health, with 134 heat-related deaths recorded over the course of the...

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Heat and Health in Hauts-de-France: A Review of Summer 2024 [Infographic]

The Hauts-de-France region did not experience a heat wave during the summer of 2024. However, the heat did have an impact on public health, with 334 heat-related deaths recorded over the course of...

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Heat and Health in Île-de-France: A Review of Summer 2024 [Infographic]

The Île-de-France region did not experience a heat wave during the summer of 2024. However, the heat did have an impact on public health, with 350 heat-related deaths recorded over the course of...

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Heat and Health in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: A Review of Summer 2024 ...

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region experienced three heat waves during the summer of 2024. The health impact of the heat resulted in 500 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In...

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Heat and Health in the Pays de la Loire Region: A Review of Summer 2024 ...

The Pays de la Loire region experienced a heat wave during the summer of 2024. The heat’s impact on health resulted in 142 heat-related deaths over the course of the summer. In addition, there...

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Heat and Health: A Review of Summer 2024 [Infographic]

From June 1 to September 15, Santé publique France monitors the population’s exposure to heat and its health impacts.Each year, the findings from this monitoring provide insights to help improve...

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Heat Waves: Preventing Health Risks in Older Adults

This document addresses the key questions that healthcare professionals (such as general practitioners) may have regarding how to prevent health risks associated with extreme heat among older adults.

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Heatwaves, extreme heat: Protect yourself before the first symptoms appear [A5 ...

This brochure in English outlines the potential effects of heat waves and the preventive measures you can take to protect yourself.

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Heat Waves and Health in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: A Review of Summer 2023 ...

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region experienced two heat waves in 2023. The impact on public health resulted in 162 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 537 visits to emergency rooms (353 of which led to...

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Heat Waves and Health in Occitanie: A Review of Summer 2023 [Infographic]

Occitanie experienced two heat waves in 2023. The impact on health resulted in 68 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 391 visits to emergency rooms (216 of which led to hospitalization), and 203...

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Heat Waves and Health in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: A Look Back at Summer 2023 ...

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region experienced three heat waves in 2023. The health impact included 210 SOS Médecins calls, 774 emergency room visits (470 of which resulted in hospitalization),...

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Heat Waves and Health: A Look Back at Summer 2023 [Infographic]

Link to the "Heat Waves and Health" bulletin for summer 2023.

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Heat Waves and Health in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: A Look Back at Summer 2023 ...

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the only region affected by all four heat waves of the summer of 2023, recorded one of the highest health impacts, with nearly 800 heat-related deaths over the course of the...

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Heat Waves and Health in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: A Review of Summer 2023 ...

The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region experienced two heat waves in 2023. The impact on public health resulted in 62 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 299 visits to emergency rooms (183 of which led to...

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Heat Waves and Health in Brittany: A Look Back at Summer 2023 [Infographic]

Brittany experienced a heat wave in 2023. The health impact included 27 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 66 visits to the emergency room (41 of which resulted in hospitalization), and 38 heat-related...

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Heat Waves and Health in Corsica: A Look Back at Summer 2023 [Infographic]

Corsica experienced three heat waves in 2023. The health impact included 8 SOS Médecins emergency calls, 61 visits to the emergency room (26 of which resulted in hospitalization), and 15...

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Heat Waves and Health in Hauts-de-France: A Look Back at Summer 2023 ...

The Hauts-de-France region experienced a heat wave in June 2023 and another in September 2023, during which the following were recorded: 251 SOS Médecins calls (38 in September), 565 emergency...

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What to Do During Heat Waves [Public poster, accessible to all, 40x60 cm, ...

This poster explains in French what to do during a heat wave.

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Heat Wave: Protect Yourself Before the First Symptoms Set In [Accessible ...

This brochure, intended for the general public, outlines the potential effects of heat waves and the preventive measures people can take to protect themselves.

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Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Audience Poster, 40x60cm, Arabic]

This poster, written in Arabic, illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps to take to prevent them.

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Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Audience Poster, 40x60cm, French]

This poster illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps you can take to prevent them.

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Heat Waves and Health: Recommendations for Supporting Local Government ...

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Preventing Heat-Related Risks in Children

An informational resource for healthcare professionals to help prevent health risks associated with extreme heat in children.

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Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Public and Accessible E-book]

This poster illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps you can take to prevent them.

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Heat Waves and Vulnerable Adults - Guidelines for Your Practice

An informational resource for healthcare professionals to help prevent health risks associated with extreme heat among vulnerable adults.

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Heat Wave Alert [Transportation Poster, A4, French]

This poster outlines the precautions to take when using public transportation during a heat wave.

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Heat Wave Alert [Transportation Poster, 62x100cm, French]

This poster outlines the precautions to take when using public transportation during a heat wave.

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The Heat Wave and Us [Deaf People]

This brochure is intended for deaf people who communicate in sign language, for whom reading can be difficult. It provides basic advice tailored to each age group (children, adults, seniors) as...

Heat Wave Prevention: How to Stay Cool at Home - Agnès Verrier

Heat Wave Prevention: How to Stay Cool at Home - Agnès Verrier

Heat Wave Prevention: Adjusting Your Physical Activity - Franck Brocherie

Heat Wave Prevention: Adjusting Your Physical Activity - Franck Brocherie

Heat Wave Prevention: Making Your Home Heat-Resistant - Agnès Verrier

Heat Wave Prevention: Making Your Home Heat-Resistant - Agnès Verrier

Heat Wave Prevention: How to Keep Your Home Cool - Agnès Verrier

Heat Wave Prevention: How to Keep Your Home Cool - Agnès Verrier