Heatwave: Here Is How Much the Heatwave Really Costs to the French State, According to Public Health France

NotreTemps.com

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The very high temperatures of the end of June resulted in an increase in heat-related conditions in all age groups, and not just the older ones, warned the French public health agency on Wednesday. "This increase in the use of care...,...

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A strong impact on the quality of life (sleep, daily life, work, health, learning, mood, mental health) The vast majority of French people see their quality of life being affected by the heat wave, regardless of their age or place of life: their sleep (85%) Their daily life as sport, leisure, habits (83%) The ability to work (79%) Their physical health (73%) The ability to learn from children (73%) Their mood (64%) Their mental health, their str…

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As summer suddenly settles down with extreme temperatures, France is not only facing a health challenge. Indeed, the heat wave, with its multiple repercussions, also has a huge cost to the country's economy. From health services to infrastructure, agriculture and labour productivity, no sector is spared. According to the data from Public Health France relayed by BFMTV, these climatic episodes weigh heavily on public finances. And the figures adv…