The first prerequisite for taking charge of one’s own health is access to knowledge. Health literacy is a major determinant of population health. It refers to individuals’ motivation and...

General practitioners are on the front lines when it comes to encouraging the public to engage in physical activity. According to Dr. Jean-Charles Vauthier, while medication has come to...

The Ikambere Association is organizing a fitness class for women living with HIV/AIDS. Achieving a body shape they feel better about helps restore their self-esteem. The most dedicated...

On Réunion Island, thanks to an initiative by volunteers, people with intellectual disabilities are taking part in an activity that is usually beyond their reach: mountain running. The...

Urban planning, land use planning, the environment, and social ties play a major role in the population’s engagement in physical activity. The living environment acts as a determining...

Every year in France, thousands of young people drop out of school. This issue’s feature article explores the reasons behind this trend and highlights ways to help these students return...

In Réunion, the number of pregnancies among minors remains particularly high. Sex education and, more broadly, sexual health are addressed through a specific regional program; in...

The Departmental Council and the Ministry of National Education have entered into an agreement to train instructors and develop sex education programs in middle schools. A school nurse...

Although not necessarily well known to the general public, the Maternal and Child Health Services (PMI) and the Family Planning and Education Centers (CPEF) play a major role in...