Why is the rate of breastfeeding in France among the lowest in Europe? Marc Pilliot, a pediatrician and president of the French Breastfeeding Coordination Group, outlines the main...

French law and the Labor Code stipulate that women may devote one hour of their daily work time to breastfeeding and that any company with more than 100 employees must provide a...

Following the signing of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion in 1986, the European Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) established new partnerships, particularly to address...

It is only in the last dozen years or so that health has become a central issue in urban policy. Catherine Richard, of the General Secretariat of the Interministerial Committees on...

Marseille is the first city in France to have signed a local health agreement with the government, following the creation of regional health agencies. Philippe Baraize, the city’s...

The city is a space that can either promote or undermine health, depending on its design and organization. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the strong correlation between the...

Even though cities do not have full authority to influence the health of their residents, they do have the means to improve housing conditions—a key determinant of health that is closely...

Developing a local health plan requires a rigorous methodology and the involvement of all decision-makers and stakeholders, including residents. Corinne Praznoczy, from the Ile-de-France...

How did cities manage the health of their residents starting in the 19th century? Faouzia Perrin presents a historical overview of the measures gradually put in place: hospitals placed...

As the setting for daily life and social interactions, the city is a natural level at which to organize health care. Stéphane Tessier, a public health physician, explains how health...