HEALTHSEATTLE TIMES
As France’s elders swelter in the heat, postal workers come to the rescue
The French government has requested postal workers to check on older individuals to prevent heat-related deaths as elders in France face extreme heat. This initiative aims to mitigate health risks associated with high temperatures.
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