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The effects of lockdown on children’s development remain difficult to assess
Studies suggest that the pandemic has not hindered children’s neurological development. However, some research indicates communication difficulties among infants born during this period....
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Teenagers face psychological distress in different ways
From May 2020 to November 2022, the number of adolescents with severe depressive symptoms doubled, affecting as many as one in four young people. Studies also point to social...
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Employers must ensure that the workplace does not encourage smoking [Interview]
The Grand Est Regional Health Agency (ARS) has been implementing a “Smoke-Free Administration” initiative since 2020, complete with an evaluation system. Several initiatives are offered...
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Designing prevention with and for the public
In Guadeloupe and Martinique, the issue of exposure to chlordecone remains a sensitive one, marked by a breakdown in trust between the public and the authorities. In response to this...
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These discussions helped shape a tailored workplace health promotion initiative [Interview]
The VoisinMalin association, which works in priority neighborhoods, and the National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) have joined forces to conduct action research on...
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The sports club offers everything you need for overall health [interview]
For the past four years, Cavigal Nice Gymnastique has been committed to a health promotion initiative that goes beyond the scope of recreational sports, which are primarily focused on...
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Switzerland promotes healthy living through sports for its citizens
Switzerland has established a federal framework to promote health through sports and physical activity. We take a closer look at the canton of Vaud, which has been implementing a...
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Yverdon-les-Bains: A Plan to Promote Physical Activity [Interview]
In Yverdon-les-Bains, all public and community facilities—parks, schoolyards, and parking lots—are designed to be used for physical activity within a 5-minute walk from home. Sports...
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Combating a sedentary lifestyle: Young people as agents of change
Young people can play a key role in promoting sports and physical activity. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a program for young leaders who are innovating at the...
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Educational support has a decisive impact on a young person's life path [Interview]
The organization Sport dans la ville has created 46 sports fields at the base of apartment buildings in priority neighborhoods under the city’s urban policy, across 25 cities in...