Preventive health screenings are intended for everyone at key ages: 18 to 25; 45 and 50; 60 and 65; 70 and 75; they are covered 100% by health insurance, with no out-of-pocket costs. Please note: Only one preventive health screening may be performed per age group.

Preventive health screenings can be conducted by various healthcare professionals: doctors, pharmacists, midwives, nurses, or physical therapists.

For more information, the relevant healthcare professionals can consult the section dedicated to them on the website of the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Solidarity.

Preventive health screenings are designed to help people understand and make changes to the behaviors that affect their health and, ultimately, to live longer, healthier lives. They provide an opportunity to take stock of one’s health, lifestyle, and health priorities in order to receive advice tailored to one’s situation and age—and, above all, to receive guidance and support in incorporating these changes into daily life. They also help combat social health inequalities by promoting prevention and health promotion among vulnerable populations and/or those who are disconnected from the healthcare system through “outreach” approaches that bring healthcare professionals closer to these populations and “bring them back to ” to healthcare professionals and prevention services.

This is a 30- to 45-minute appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional. It consists of three steps:

1. Scheduling an appointment with a qualified healthcare professional;
2. Before the appointment, the individual fills out a self-assessment questionnaire about their lifestyle habits, major risk factors, and more. This step is optional, however;
3. During the appointment, the healthcare professional: - discusses the person’s lifestyle habits to jointly determine their priorities;- provides advice tailored to the person’s situation and age;- works with the person to develop a personalized prevention plan to help them adopt healthier lifestyle habits...

Learn more about the steps to take to schedule a preventive health assessment

• Ministry of Health website
• ameli.fr website

Understanding the health status of different generations as they age is essential for developing appropriate preventive measures. The research conducted by Santé publique France therefore provides data on the health status of populations and their preventive behaviors at different ages. These findings were utilized as part of the preparatory work for the implementation of preventive health screenings. In particular, this research highlighted the need to pay special attention to prevention in midlife, which represents a window of opportunity that has been underestimated in the field of prevention, as public policies have most often focused on the two extremes of life: early childhood and old age.

To access data, studies, and research related to the different age groups covered by the preventive health screenings:

• for 18- to 25-year-olds, see the “Children and Youth” section;
• for those aged 45–50, see the “Adults and Older Adults” section;
• for those aged 50–60 and 70–75, see the “Aging Well” section.

Santé publique France participates in the training program offered by the School of Advanced Studies in Public Health (EHESP), in partnership with the National College of General Practitioner Educators (CNGE) and the University College of Public Health Educators (CUESP).

A webinar presenting the program to healthcare professionals was held in October 2023 with the support of Santé publique France: watch the recording.

An online training platform is also available: access the platform.

Several modules help participants familiarize themselves with the program, the procedures for conducting the assessment, the skills required, and the tools made available to professionals. Module 2 presents the resources provided by Santé publique France.

As part of preventive health screenings, several preventive resources are made available to support healthcare professionals in their practice. These resources can be provided to and shared with their patients.

Information Materials

Santé publique France offers a wide range of informational materials on the various prevention topics covered during preventive health screenings. These materials (flyers, postcards, brochures, posters) are available online, can be downloaded, or can be ordered in print.

Thematic informational websites

There are also several informational websites aimed at the general public on various prevention topics. These sites provide concrete answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as practical advice on how to incorporate healthier habits into daily life.

Remote Support

Remote support services combine phone hotlines and websites, offering extensive hours of availability. They provide the public with personalized answers and support (by phone or online via chat services, Q&A sections, forums, etc.). They can also refer individuals to appropriate care providers, thereby serving as a bridge to the healthcare system.

Some websites also feature a section specifically dedicated to healthcare professionals, where they can find scientific references and tools to support their practice.

Addressing social inequalities in health is a key priority for Santé publique France. Therefore, to make information more accessible to people who are not actively engaged with the health and prevention system, Santé publique France—in partnership with professionals and organizations—has collaboratively developed tailored resources to introduce the “Mon bilan prévention” program, featuring simple and practical information.

A flyer and an educational introductory video are available for download and have been translated into several languages. A brochure and a poster—available online and by request for outreach professionals and volunteers—are also provided to give them guidance on promoting preventive health screenings at key ages among their target audiences.

• Access the resources

Document to be given to the individual during or at the end of the assessment

• Remote Healthcare Assistance - Useful Contacts

Remote Support Service

• Fil Santé Jeunes (funded by Santé publique France): support, listening, information, and guidance for young people ages 12 to 25. Phone: 0 800 235 236—9 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and toll-free service and calls).

Website

• vaccination-info-service.fr: an informational website for the general public and healthcare professionals, providing factual, practical, and scientifically validated information to answer the most common questions about vaccinations.
  • General public
  • Professional version

Document to be given to the patient during the appointment or at the end of the evaluation

• Individual vaccination record for adolescents and adults
• Postcard with a simplified vaccination schedule

Poster

• Vaccinations: Are You Up to Date? Simplified Vaccination Schedule
• Vaccines for all ages, vaccination schedule

Video for waiting room and pharmacy screens

• Vaccination Protects Us All (27-second YouTube video, no sound)
• MMR catch-up vaccinations for people under 40 (2-minute YouTube video, can be used with or without subtitles)

Remote Assistance Service

• alcool-info-service.fr: a service providing information, support, advice, and guidance for people struggling with alcohol and their loved ones. Accessible to everyone online or by phone, it offers advice on reducing or stopping alcohol consumption, tools to assess drinking habits—such as the alcohol meter—and interactive features (Q&A service, forums, and chats). It also provides a national directory of specialized addiction treatment centers. Phone: 0 980 980 930—8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge applies).

Tools for Professionals

• AUDIT questionnaire (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) — identifies problematic drinking in 10 questions
• FACE questionnaire (Fast Alcohol Consumption Evaluation) for identifying problematic drinking in five questions

Document to give to the patient during the appointment or at the end of the assessment

• What Do You Know About Alcohol? (brochure for young people)
• What Do You Know About Alcohol? (brochure for young people in the French overseas departments and regions)
• Understanding Alcohol (brochure)
• Living Better with Less Alcohol (flyer)
• No Alcohol During Pregnancy (leaflet)

Poster

• No Alcohol During Pregnancy Is Too Hard (30x40 cm)
• Reducing your alcohol consumption reduces health risks
• You have 5 minutes: Assess your alcohol consumption

Remote Assistance Service

• drogues-info-service.fr: an information, support, counseling, and referral service for people struggling with drug use and their loved ones. Accessible to everyone via the internet or by phone, it offers personalized information and advice, interactive features (Q&A service, forums, and chat rooms), and provides a national directory of organizations specializing in addiction treatment. Phone: 0 800 23 13 13—8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and toll-free service and calls).

Poster

• Alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, video games, tobacco: to talk about these issues and get the facts, click here

Remote Assistance Service

• tabac-info-service.fr: an information, counseling, and support service to help people quit smoking. It offers: - a website with advice and assessments to evaluate your level of dependence, a Q&A section and user testimonials, and a directory of smoking cessation clinics; - a smartphone app with free, personalized coaching; - free telephone support provided by smoking cessation specialists.Phone: 39 89—8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday—free service plus the cost of the call. Accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or aphasic via the Acceo platform.
  • General Public Section
  • Professionals’ section

Tools for Professionals

• Tobacco: Guidelines on Consumption
• Tobacco: Tips to Help Your Patients Change Their Smoking Habits
• Tobacco: Assessing Your Patients’ Tobacco Dependence
• Tobacco: The Benefits of Quitting—A Motivator for Your Patients

Document to give to the patient during the appointment or after the assessment

• How to Quit Smoking? (brochure)
• Quitting Smoking Is Possible (flyer)
• Why Quit Smoking? (brochure)
• Quitting Smoking Without Gaining Weight (brochure)
• Secondhand Smoke (brochure)
• Smoke-Free Pregnancy (brochure)

Videos for screens in the waiting room and pharmacy

• I’m Quitting Smoking Because It’s Better for My Health (series of 4 accessible videos that can be used without sound)

Poster

• Here, we support everyone who has decided to quit smoking
• Quitting smoking is possible—Health—Men
• Quitting smoking is possible—Health—Women

Remote Assistance Service

• joueurs-info-service.fr: a service providing information, support, counseling, and guidance for people struggling with their gambling habits, as well as for their loved ones. Accessible to everyone via the internet or by phone, it offers personalized information and advice, interactive features (Q&A service, forums, chats), and provides a national directory of organizations specializing in addiction treatment. Phone: 09 74 75 13 13 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge applies).

Resources for Professionals

• Gambling problem? (business card)
• Gambling problem? (poster)

Website

• manger-bouger.fr: information on nutrition, offering tools and advice for eating better and being more active, as well as numerous recipes

Resources for Professionals

• Key dietary recommendations (brochure)
• Physical activity and sedentary behavior assessment for adults

Document/link to give to the patient during the appointment or after the assessment

• 50 Quick Tips for Eating Better and Being More Active (brochure)
• Adult Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle Assessment
• 10 Tips to Combat a Sedentary Lifestyle (flyer)
• 10 Exercises to Stay Active While Working from Home (flyer)
• Physical activity catalogs
• The Menu Maker
• I’m Thinking About My Baby, I’m Thinking About B9: Vitamin B9—The Smart Choice for a Healthy Pregnancy (brochure)

Poster

• For a More Balanced Lifestyle: Every Little Step Counts
• Thinking About Baby, Thinking About B9: Vitamin B9—The Smart Choice for Preparing for Pregnancy

Website

• questionsexualite.fr: a portal dedicated to sexuality for all French people. With clear, detailed content reviewed by experts, it helps you find answers to the questions you have.

Remote Support Service

• Sida Info Service (funded by Santé publique France): information, support, guidance, and prevention resources regarding HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. Phone: 0 800 840 800—8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and toll-free service and calls).
• Ligne Azur (funded by Santé publique France): a listening ear, support, information, and guidance for anyone with questions about their sexual orientation, as well as for their loved ones. Phone: 01 41 83 42 81—8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge on calls).

Document to be given to the patient during the appointment or at the end of the evaluation

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (brochure)
• Contraception (brochure)
• Are you sure you know everything about HIV and AIDS? (brochure)

Poster

• HIV and STI Testing (40x60 cm)
• Choosing a Contraceptive Method (40x60 cm)
• Free Condoms (40x60 cm)

Website

• psycom.org: information on mental health and psychiatry. This leading website compiles information on mental disorders, psychiatric care, medications, and more.
• Santementale-info-service.fr: a national reference site on mental health. This site informs the general public about various aspects of mental health and positions it as an essential component of overall health.

Remote Support Service

• phare.org (funded by Santé publique France): support and a listening ear for parents dealing with their children’s mental distress and suicide. Phone: 01 43 46 00 62—Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (anonymous and free service; no premium rates apply).
• sos-amitie.com (funded by Santé publique France): a service that listens to people in distress. Anonymity and confidentiality guaranteed. Phone: 09 72 39 40 50—24 hours a day, 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge).
• sos-suicide-phenix.org (funded by Santé publique France): support and a listening ear for people who are suffering or contemplating suicide. Phone: 01 40 44 46 45 - 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge).
• suicide-ecoute.org (funded by Santé publique France): provides support to people experiencing severe psychological distress or struggling with suicidal thoughts, as well as their loved ones. Phone: 01 45 39 40 00—24 hours a day, 7 days a week (anonymous and free service; no surcharge applies).
• lestransmetteurs.org/soscrise (funded by Santé publique France): a service offering medical, psychological, and social support, information, guidance, and referral assistance. Phone: 0800 19 00 00 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - 7 days a week (free service and call).

Poster

• Feeling anxious, depressed, or upset? Talk about it (girls’ high school, 40x60 cm)
• Feeling anxious, depressed, or upset? Talk about it (high school boys, 40x60 cm)
• Anxious, depressed, or upset: Talk about it (high school boys, DROM, 40x60 cm)