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Heatwaves in France caused 1,500 deaths
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Heatwaves in France caused 1,500 deaths

Two heatwaves hit France this summer and it led to an additional 1,500 deaths in the country according to France’s health minister.  Ms Buzyn said: “The 2003 heatwave lasted 20 days. We had 18 days in two waves and we managed to cut mortality by a factor of 10 thanks to preventative measures.” The country’s…

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