Belgium recorded almost 3000 excess deaths due to the extreme heat that hit the country. This number represents a significant increase in mortality during the period of high temperatures.
People aged 65 or over represent the majority of heat-related deaths. However, the article also indicates that there was excess mortality among younger people, showing that the impact of extreme heat was not limited to the elderly population.
The phenomenon was particularly severe due to the heatwaves that affected Belgium in recent months, causing dangerous conditions for public health.
