Key Points In Week 12 (March 16–22, 2026), activity at SOS Médecins clinics continued to rise among 2- to 14-year-olds (+9%, or +1,991 visits) since the end of school break....

Key Points In Week 12 (March 16–22), emergency room visits increased among children (+10%, or +8,046 visits) and hospitalizations following a visit increased only among children...

Rural areas, which account for 88% of French municipalities and are home to 22 million people, have poorer health indicators than urban areas. Life expectancy at birth, for example, is...

In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on rural areas, particularly with the adoption of the “France Ruralités” plan in 2023. Yet perceptions of rural life remain mixed, ranging...

Rural areas are diverse and heterogeneous, varying according to their geography and history. Thirty percent of the population lives in municipalities classified as “rural towns,” “rural...

Rural areas, which are characterized by various socio-economic, demographic, and accessibility challenges, generally exhibit unfavorable health indicators; however, these indicators mask...

Rural areas remain a blind spot in health promotion policies, which are generally designed with the general population or urban dwellers in mind. Within the European Public Health...

Healthcare in rural areas is a top priority for residents, local elected officials, and government authorities. At the national level, several initiatives have been launched to address...

Rural areas, which are vast and sparsely populated, face challenges such as limited access to healthcare, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and isolation—particularly when it comes...

The Pays d'Issoire Dômes et Montagne Senior Independence Center, located in the Puy-de-Dôme department, has launched a network of wellness ambassadors to promote “healthy aging” in its...