Key Points

Mental Health: High Prevalence, Especially Among Women and Young People

• 16.5% of adults experienced a depressive episode in the past year (vs. 15.6% in France), with a peak of 24% among women and 21% among 18- to 29-year-olds.

• 51% of those affected did not seek medical help (lack of awareness, stigma).

Sedentary lifestyle: less pronounced than in mainland France, but with significant inequalities

• 21% of adults spend more than 7 hours sitting per day (vs. 28% in France), but this figure rises to 34% among 18-29-year-olds (young people and students).

• 87% stand up at least every 2 hours when sitting for long periods (good awareness of recommendations).

Physical activity: insufficient levels, especially among women and people in precarious situations

• Only 29% of adults engage in regular physical activity during their leisure time (vs. 40% in France).

• 31% of men vs. 26% of women are active (significant gender gap).

• 50% use motorized transportation even for short trips (potential for improvement with bike lanes and walking).

Diabetes: one of the highest prevalence rates in France

• 13.5% of adults report having diabetes (vs. 7% in France), with a peak of 34% among those aged 70–79.

• 19% among those without a high school diploma (vs. 6% among college graduates). Strong link to economic insecurity.

• 93% of people with diabetes are receiving treatment (medication or lifestyle changes), but there is a high risk of complications without rigorous monitoring.

High blood pressure (HBP): 1 in 4 adults affected, with social disparities

• 27.7% of adults report having hypertension (vs. 22% in France), up to 64% among those aged 70–79.

• 32% among those in precarious situations (vs. 10% among those who are financially “comfortable”).

• 72% had their blood pressure checked within the past year, but 28% of those with hypertension are not taking medication.