Increase in the use of emergency services linked to the early heatwave in May 2026
This year, the first heatwave warning of the season was issued unusually early, with 17 departments placed on orange alert from 26 to 30 May.
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Toward Health-Promoting Rural Communities - Health in Action, 2026, No. 472
Rural areas, which account for 88% of French municipalities and are home to 22 million people, have poorer health indicators than urban areas. Life expectancy at birth, for example, is two years...
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Estimation of temperature-related mortality in France’s overseas departments ...
The 3rd National Climate Change Adaptation Plan identifies adaptation to rising temperatures as a priority for the overseas departments and regions (DROM) in order to protect public health. This...
