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Description of deaths potentially linked to the July 2006 heat wave in Aquitaine, France.
Introduction - A heat wave affected mainland France in July 2006. The warning and response levels of the National Heat Wave Plan were activated in Aquitaine from July 16 to 27. No...
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Editorial - The National Heat Wave Plan Put to the Test
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Excess mortality associated with the August 2003 heat wave in France.
On August 20, 2003, the Ministry of Health commissioned a study to determine the extent and epidemiological characteristics of the excess mortality associated with the heat wave. This...
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Medical management of conditions related to excessive heat.
Heat places a strain on the body, and prolonged exposure to heat leads to deaths, primarily among the elderly. The individual then dies because their natural defenses are overwhelmed and...
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Initial estimate of the impact of the heat wave on mortality during the summer of 2006, France.
Introduction - In July 2006, France experienced a heat wave that affected many regions across the country. Monitoring its health impact in real time remains difficult and is limited to...
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Impact of the 2006 summer heat wave on emergency services activity in France.
Introduction - Heat waves often have significant health consequences. Prevention plans are developed to mitigate their effects, but no matter how effective they may be, they cannot...
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The July 2006 Heat Wave in France: Meteorological Aspects.
In July 2006, France experienced a particularly intense heat wave. Temperatures, which had already been high since the second ten-day period of June, rose gradually, reaching remarkable...
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Comparison of excess mortality observed in July 2006 with that estimated based on summers from 1975 to 2003, France.
Introduction - In July 2006, a major heat wave was observed in France. Methods - A model linking daily fluctuations in mortality and temperatures was developed based on data from the...
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Are Heat Waves a Threat to Public Health? A European Perspective.
In the wake of the 2003 heat wave, many European countries implemented action plans that included public health warning systems, surveillance measures, and modifications to existing...
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"The 2004 Heat Wave: A Call to Action." Editorial.
