Santé publique France has released data on excess all-cause mortality observed during the heat wave from June 17 to July 2, 2026, which exposed nearly the entire population to extreme...

Key PointsThe second heat wave of 2026—defined for each department as temperatures exceeding the departmental alert thresholds for at least three consecutive days—began on June 17,...

Key PointsOn July 9, 2026, a new heat wave began in the region. As of that date, Météo France placed two departments under an orange alert (Aube and Haute-Marne), with the other eight...

The BEH is a peer-reviewed journal published by Santé publique France, which publishes articles submitted by all stakeholders in public health. It is freely available online.

Key Points The Pays de la Loire region has been affected by a new heat wave that began on July 6, 2026, in the Vendée department and is still ongoing as of June 15, 2026. This is the...

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Introduction – In late 2023, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region experienced a surge in outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to the consumption of oysters, primarily during the holiday...

Alcohol consumption remains a major problem in France, responsible for 41,000 deaths annually (from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and digestive disorders) and linked to mental health...

Key Points Extreme Heat, Heat Wave A second heatwave hit the region, beginning in Burgundy on July 7 and then spreading to Franche-Comté on July 9. Nièvre and Yonne were placed under a...