While the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region generally follows national trends, the results reveal regional specificities that are sometimes favorable, such as tobacco use, physical activity, and high blood pressure. They also highlight vulnerabilities linked to the characteristics of our region, such as exposure to tick bites or the health impact of extreme weather events.

The Santé publique France 2024 Barometer: A Strategic Tool for Regional Stakeholders

This survey reveals trends that should guide public policy and prevention efforts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes:

• Addictions: despite the observed decline in smoking, significant disparities remain, with much higher rates of use among those most vulnerable socio-economically.

• Environment: With greater exposure to extreme weather events and ticks than elsewhere, anticipating future risks requires better public information.

• Physical activity and sedentary lifestyles: socio-economically disadvantaged individuals engage in less physical activity, while, conversely, sedentary lifestyles are more common among the most privileged groups.

• Mental health: Young women and people in precarious situations are more prone to episodes of depression and anxiety disorders. A significant proportion of those affected do not seek care.

A unique observatory to understand and influence the population’s health behaviors

With over 35,000 respondents, including nearly 3,000 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this survey is an essential tool for guiding public health prevention and information policies.

This survey, recognized as being of public interest and statistical quality, provides information that cannot be obtained elsewhere: individual behaviors, opinions, knowledge, and health events not captured by existing surveillance systems. The 2024 edition collects data on 20 major public health issues (15 presented in December 2025 and 5 in March 2026): tobacco and alcohol use, physical activity, sleep, vaccination uptake, mental health…

Now updated every two years, this data reveals current health and social trends and thus provides the information needed to develop and evaluate public health policies.

Beyond the indicators, the Santé publique France Barometer highlights the influence of living conditions, social factors, and local environments on residents’ health. It also underscores the critical role of prevention, whether in the areas of mental health, substance use, health-promoting behaviors, or adaptation to the effects of climate change.