Physical activity (PA) levels among the French population remain low, particularly among women and children, and reflect several social and regional health inequalities: Only 33% of...

The Impact of the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative” on Breastfeeding Rates in Maternity Wards in France

Key Points In week 38 (September 16–22, 2024), activity at SOS Médecins clinics continued to rise among children aged 2–14 (+8%, or 1,607 visits) and stabilized among children...

Key Points In Week 38 (September 16–22, 2024), emergency department visits increased across all age groups, with a more pronounced rise among children (+11%, or 8,116 visits,...

Key Points Nationally and across all regions, the number of all-cause deaths reported by INSEE remained within the usual range of fluctuation through Week 37. In week 38 of...

Key Points Week 38 (September 16–22, 2024): In the Indian Ocean region, the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations following such visits for asthma among...

Key Points Chikungunya, dengue, Zika 403 confirmed or probable cases of imported dengue fever were investigated in Île-de-France. Measles No specific signals regarding...

Key Points Arboviruses Dengue: Record number of dengue outbreaks and locally acquired cases in 2024 in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. West Nile: Viral circulation...

Key Points Arboviral Diseases Dengue: two imported cases identified since the start of the season in Corsica. West Nile virus: two confirmed human cases in Corsica, one...

Key Points In week 38, all indicators across all age groups were on the rise in the city and in hospitals; this increase was driven by adults, particularly those aged 65 and...