Why do the French drink alcohol?

Deeply rooted in tradition, festive, and sociable: despite its dangers, alcohol continues to be viewed favorably in French society. And misconceptions die hard: 20% of French people believe that alcohol is "good for your health."

Author(s): Marques Chloé, Quatremère Guillemette, Andler Raphaël, Nguyen-Thanh Viêt

Publishing year: 2020

Pages: 41

Health in Action, 2020, n° 452, p. 41

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