The health of a population depends only in part on the characteristics of the area in which it lives. Nevertheless, the environment remains an important "determinant" of its residents'...

How can we promote public health in vulnerable communities? Introduction to a report that summarizes the current state of knowledge on this issue and illustrates it with concrete examples.

How is the population distributed across the country? Profound changes have taken place over the past 30 years. Today, 241 major urban areas account for 80% of the population. Outside...

Located in France and Belgium, Thiérache is one of the areas in the European Union where residents can receive medical care at the nearest hospital across the border. This cooperation...

To understand the experiences of people living in precarious circumstances in the health sector and to develop practical recommendations, the ATD Fourth World Movement has been...

Introduction to the special issue "Youth and Addiction: Changing Behaviors and Professional Practices," coordinated by Emmanuelle Bauchet, a public health physician and head of the...

Tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis are the primary substances of concern among 12- to 25-year-olds, though there are significant variations in usage and practices. The youth population is...

Protective and vulnerability factors are now well established in the scientific literature. The most important protective factors are: family, a sense of belonging to the community,...

Motivational interviewing helps at-risk users feel confident enough to explore the benefits they would gain from reducing their substance use. A warm, empathetic listening approach...

General practitioners play a key role in supporting, treating, and referring young people struggling with addiction. The challenge lies in ensuring that enough time is set aside for...