The study evaluates the impact of the heat waves on cause-specific mortality and the role of demographic characteristics may have increased the risk of mortality in Setif city. Studies of maximum temperatures over a period of 20 years (1990-2009) in Setif city shows the clear trend to higher mean maximal temperatures throughout the years and identifies a phenomenon global warming of 1 to 1.1 ° C. The aim of the study was to identify the heat waves that occurred in Setif city during the period 1990-2009 and describe their impact on human mortality. Results reported that the heat waves have an enormous impact on human health. The results indicate also that the effect of this parameter weathers is most pronounced for infant age and elderly population. This effect is most pronounced for cardiovascular mortality. The results allow concluding that it should establish a warning system climate-health to minimize the impact of periods of extreme heat on the health of the population.

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