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Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat
Sciensano said the summer heatwaves caused 2,935 excess deaths, with the highest toll during June 18-July 3.
- On Thursday, public health body Sciensano reported that heatwaves from June 18 through August 16 caused 2,935 excess deaths in Belgium, representing 22.6% excess mortality.
- From June 18 through July 3, Belgium recorded its highest excess mortality at 2,035 deaths, or 48.8% above expected levels, Sciensano said.
- Temperatures reached around 30°C for 10 consecutive days, including three days around 35°C, while Sciensano noted excess mortality also occurs among younger people.
- Two later heatwave periods saw lower excess mortality: 535 deaths from July 4 to 17 and 365 deaths from July 28 through August 16.
- Europe experienced several heatwaves during the summer, with the UN weather agency reporting last month that extreme heat is becoming more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting.
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Heat waves from June 18 to August 16 caused 2,935 additional deaths in Belgium, a 22.6 percent increase in mortality, public health authority Sciensano said in a report on Thursday. From June 18 to July 3, Belgium […] The post Belgium records around 3,000 additional deaths during summer heatwave first appeared on Novi list.
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