Belgium heatwave excess deaths hit vulnerable hardest, Solidaris reports

Solidaris recorded a 50% increase in excess deaths (445) among its affiliates during the June 17-30 heatwave in Belgium, compared to 2025. The excess mortality disproportionately affected people living alone, in precarious situations, or with certain health issues. This highlights the health impact of extreme heat on vulnerable populations, though the data is from a single mutuality and may not be nationally representative.

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