680 deaths above expected in 2026 heat waves
The largest wave between July 2 and 8 was responsible for 555 excess deaths.
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The largest wave between July 2 and 8 was responsible for 555 excess deaths. Over 75 years of age are the most affected group, with circulatory and respiratory causes highlighted. Portugal has recorded, so far, three periods of excess mortality from all causes during the summer of 2026, totaling 680 deaths above expected, reveal estimates of the Instituto Nacional de Saúde Ricardo Jorge INSA published today.
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The largest wave between July 2 and 8 was responsible for 555 excess deaths.
reliability low1/4 sourcesOver 75 years of age are the most affected group, with circulatory and respiratory causes highlighted
reliability low1/4 sourcesPortugal has recorded, so far, three periods of excess mortality from all causes during the summer of 2026, totaling 680 deaths above expected, reveal estimates of the Instituto Nacional de Saúde Ricardo Jorge INSA published today
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The largest wave between July 2 and 8 was responsible for 555 excess deaths.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byRight sideOver 75 years of age are the most affected group, with circulatory and respiratory causes highlighted
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