Fortes chaleurs, canicule

Extreme heat, heat wave

Heat waves can have a significant impact on health. It is therefore essential to take proper precautions. Certain measures must be put in place, especially for those most at risk.

Our missions

  • Monitoring heat waves and their health impacts

  • Implement preventive measures to reduce risks associated with global warming

  • Prevent health risks associated with heat waves

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What We Do

Excess mortality and increased use of emergency rooms can result from extreme heat. These significant health impacts make heat waves a public health issue.

As part of the interministerial directive on heat wave health management in metropolitan France, Santé publique France monitors the impact o...

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Data

The Heat Wave and Health Alert System (SACS) established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the health impact of heat waves.

Status Update During an Alert

During a heat wave alert, Santé publique France analyzes city emergency data (SOS Médecins) and hospital emergency department d...

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Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

affiche

Canicule, Protégez-vous [Affiche tout public, 40x60cm, Anglais]

Cette affiche illustre, en anglais, les premiers effets des fortes chaleurs et les gestes à adopter pour les prévenir. Texte : "Don’t wait for the first signs of the heatwave. Protect yourself".

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poster

Heat Wave: Stay Safe [General Audience Poster, 40x60cm, French]

This poster illustrates the initial effects of extreme heat and the steps you can take to prevent them.

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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In relation to

Climate change

thematic dossier

Climate change is rapidly and profoundly altering the environment. The health impacts of climate change are numerous and varied.

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UV

thematic dossier

Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.

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Extreme cold

thematic dossier

Cold weather increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and can lead to hospitalizations and death. This impact is observed within 3 to 21 days of exposure to the cold.

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