Introduction – The early postnatal interview (EPNP) became mandatory in France in 2022 to identify the early signs of postpartum depression (PPD) or risk factors for it, and to assess...

In 2024, 6.3% of adults aged 18 to 79 and 5.9% of employed adults aged 18 to 64 had experienced generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in the past 12 months. Women, young adults, and people...

In 2024, one in twenty adults aged 18 to 79 (5.2%) reported having had suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months, 0.4% reported having attempted suicide in the past 12 months, and 5.4%...

While anxiety and depressive disorders and suicidal behaviors (suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts) affect both sexes, women appear to be more affected than men, regardless of the...

In 2024, 15.6% of adults aged 18 to 79 experienced a major depressive episode (MDE). Women, young adults, and people living in precarious circumstances or who are socially isolated are...

Key Points Heat and Health  A heat wave affected Normandy from August 11 to 17, 2026. The trends in heat-related indicators during this period were the subject of a dedicated...

The period of enhanced surveillance for human cases of West Nile virus —a disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Culex—began on May 1 and ends on November 30. An update on the...

Key Points Dengue Dengue activity is low throughout the country. Chikungunya Since late January (Week 04), 1,779 cases of chikungunya have been laboratory-confirmed in French...

Key Points Extreme heat, heat wave Green Alert for the next 5 days Healthcare Demand: Low in emergency rooms and very low in urban areas

Key Points  Heat and Health  Since June 1, more than 3,900 emergency room visits (63% of which resulted in hospitalization) and 780 SOS Médecins calls have been recorded for the...