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Building a "ruralism" that promotes health
Rural communities often struggle to embrace the concept of health-promoting urban planning, as they are unfamiliar with the tools involved or find them difficult to implement. Yet this...
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“The school nurse plays a key role in networking” [Interview]
At the middle school in Plombières-les-Bains (Vosges), students face the same daily challenges as elsewhere—from relationship issues to the stress of academic performance—which they...
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Growing up in a rural area
Children in rural areas generally enjoy a higher standard of living than those living in urban areas—with the exception of those living in remote rural areas. Their housing conditions...
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“Trust is crucial for isolated seniors” [Interview]
The Pays d'Issoire Dômes et Montagne Senior Independence Center, located in the Puy-de-Dôme department, has launched a network of wellness ambassadors to promote “healthy aging” in its...
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Vulnerabilities and specific health challenges in rural areas of France
Rural areas, which are characterized by various socio-economic, demographic, and accessibility challenges, generally exhibit unfavorable health indicators; however, these indicators mask...
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Toward Rural Environments That Promote Health [Introduction to the Feature]
In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on rural areas, particularly with the adoption of the “France Ruralités” plan in 2023. Yet perceptions of rural life remain mixed, ranging...
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“Toward Dignified, High-Quality Food Through Local Supply Chains” [interview]
Terres de Lorraine is breaking new ground with its "Dignity on Our Plates" initiative, which combines group purchasing from local farmers with shared community gardens on public land to...
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Barriers to accessing food in rural areas
The idea that people in rural areas can access high-quality food at a lower cost is quite widespread, thanks to local solidarity, proximity to farmland, or the ability to cultivate a...
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“School-based counseling services ensure anonymity in rural communities” [Interview]
In French Guiana, 40,000 residents live in remote communities. To improve sexual health education for young people, midwife clinics have been established in several middle schools since...
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Addressing protective factors to prevent farmer suicides
There are many factors contributing to farmers’ mental health issues, but there are also protective factors that can serve as the basis for prevention programs. In Occitanie, France’s...