Health education professionals, researchers, and practitioners in the field, get writing! *La Santé de l'homme* is launching a new section to spark a lively debate on health promotion....

The "Life Events and Health" survey is the first of its kind to examine the circumstances surrounding acts of violence and their impact on people's health in France. Violence affects...

The INPES conducted a study to understand women’s experiences and opinions regarding breastfeeding. Seven out of ten women reported having breastfed or tried to breastfeed, citing their...

Grenoble has been a member of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) French Healthy Cities Network since 2002 and served as its vice-chair in 2010. In line with the network’s...

As the setting for daily life and social interactions, the city is a natural level at which to organize health care. Stéphane Tessier, a public health physician, explains how health...

Developing a local health plan requires a rigorous methodology and the involvement of all decision-makers and stakeholders, including residents. Corinne Praznoczy, from the Ile-de-France...

The city is a space that can either promote or undermine health, depending on its design and organization. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the strong correlation between the...

Marseille is the first city in France to have signed a local health agreement with the government, following the creation of regional health agencies. Philippe Baraize, the city’s...

Following the signing of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion in 1986, the European Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) established new partnerships, particularly to address...

Why is the rate of breastfeeding in France among the lowest in Europe? Marc Pilliot, a pediatrician and president of the French Breastfeeding Coordination Group, outlines the main...