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Editorial Team – Editorial Policy
"Health in Action," a quarterly journal dedicated to prevention, health education, and health promotion, is published by Santé publique France.
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Rural Areas at the Heart of Public Policy
Healthcare in rural areas is a top priority for residents, local elected officials, and government authorities. At the national level, several initiatives have been launched to address...
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Toward Rural Environments That Promote Health: Learn More [Bibliography] »
To round out this report, we have included a selection of resources organized as follows: an overview of current knowledge (reports, data, recommendations), practical guidance for action...
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“We want to create a school environment that promotes health” [Interview]
The "My Nature School" project involves the renovation of Maxime-Marchand School, integrating the building, playgrounds, and surrounding environment. It is part of a health-promoting...
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“Young women play a central role in family life” [Interview]
Little is said about young women in rural areas. The book *Les filles du coin* sheds light on their living conditions and life experiences. While they face significant challenges—such as...
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“These are places where people eat, but also where they live” [Interview]
In rural villages, the Bouge ton coq association brings together local volunteers to revive neighborhood stores. These community-run grocery stores ensure that everyone has access to...
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“Local elected officials are public health facilitators” [Interview]
Rural areas, which are vast and sparsely populated, face challenges such as limited access to healthcare, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and isolation—particularly when it comes...
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“Rural areas are vital to Europe” [Interview]
Rural areas remain a blind spot in health promotion policies, which are generally designed with the general population or urban dwellers in mind. Within the European Public Health...
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The Diversity of Rural Areas
Rural areas are diverse and heterogeneous, varying according to their geography and history. Thirty percent of the population lives in municipalities classified as “rural towns,” “rural...
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Toward Health-Promoting Rural Communities - Health in Action, 2026, No. 472
Rural areas, which account for 88% of French municipalities and are home to 22 million people, have poorer health indicators than urban areas. Life expectancy at birth, for example, is...