How did cities manage the health of their residents starting in the 19th century? Faouzia Perrin presents a historical overview of the measures gradually put in place: hospitals placed...

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...

Interview with Valérie Lévy-Jurin, President of the WHO French Healthy Cities Network and Deputy Mayor for Health in Nancy. Seventy French cities are part of the WHO French Healthy...

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...

The city of Aix-les-Bains, which is part of the WHO’s French Healthy Cities network, has been implementing initiatives over the past decade to create a healthier environment: noise...

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...

David Le Breton, a sociologist and anthropologist, has spent years studying the reasons that drive young people to take risks, including through the use of psychoactive substances. He...

As an anthropologist, the author conducted a quantitative survey of about 100 young women aged 14 to 18 regarding their risky behaviors, their self-esteem, and their perception of...

For six months, Anne Tursz coordinated the work of experts on the topic of "Violence and Health" at the request of the Ministry of Health and Solidarity, before drafting a report that...

In the 1980s, pediatrician Jacques Fortin, in collaboration with teachers, developed the "Mieux vivre ensemble" program for preschool and elementary school students. This educational...