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Social and Regional Health Inequalities

Health inequalities affect the entire population across the country and across the social spectrum, and can emerge at a very young age. Measures that promote equal opportunities for everyone—including vulnerable populations—could help prevent them.

Our missions

  • To measure social and regional inequalities and their impact on health and the underlying mechanisms, in collaboration with researchers in this field

  • Documenting the social determinants that influence the health status of the population

  • Identify tools and levers for action to guide public policies and initiatives toward greater health equity

  • Promote and contribute to the evaluation of effective and promising interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on social and regional health inequalities here

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Low birth weight: the impact of heat exposure may be exacerbated by ...

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Social status: a key concept for understanding and addressing health ...

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Health Issues

What We Do

Social and Regional Health Inequalities: Our Approach

Addressing social and territorial health inequalities (ISTS) is a major priority for Santé publique France. The ISTS program aims to generate knowledge and provide expert advice to inform public policy. This involves, in particular:

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Data

Social inequalities by age and life stage

Social inequalities have long been observed and have an impact on health throughout the life course. Here, as an example, we present data broken down by life stage.

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Social inequalities and their determinants

Social inequalities have long been observed and have an impact on health throughout the life course. Here, data broken down by determinants are presented as examples.

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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