The results show that the population of the Loire region follows national trends for most of the topics studied, such as the perception of good or very good health, the prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes, and having suffered physically or psychologically from an extreme weather event in the past two years. They also highlight clear vulnerabilities among women (mental health) and young people aged 18–29 (mental health, sedentary lifestyle).

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 the Pays de la Loire region:

• Addictions: the proportion of men who reported exceeding the guidelines for low-risk alcohol consumption in the past seven days is the highest among all French regions.

• Mental health: the proportion of adults reporting at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime is also among the highest in France.

• Cumulative social and gender inequalities: indicators are more unfavorable among people with low incomes, those who are unemployed, those with little or no education, and heads of single-parent households.

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

With 35,000 respondents, including nearly 2,000 in the Pays de la Loire region, this survey is an essential tool for guiding public health prevention and information policies.

This survey, recognized for its 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 for 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.