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...

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...

Alcohol is the first psychoactive substance that adolescents experiment with, before tobacco; experimentation with cannabis occurs later. Effective prevention strategies for young people...

According to the latest data from the Center for Epidemiology on Medical Causes of Death (CépiDc) at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), 8,948 suicide...

The French don't get enough sleep—that is the main finding of surveys conducted by INPES. According to a survey published by the Institute in March 2008, 45% of young adults (aged 25–45)...

The OECD measures the well-being of populations in its member states. The Nordic countries have a high level of well-being, due to their ability to involve the population in the process...

Early childhood is a crucial period in a person’s development, and experiences during this time can have long-term effects. It is during the first year of life that essential sensory,...

Contrary to popular belief, older adults (ages 55–85) are less prone to depression and mental health issues than the rest of the population. Their eating habits are also healthier than...

To what extent are suicide prevention interventions effective? This literature review, based on internationally evaluated initiatives, identifies various potential approaches. The...