Alcohol Consumption Is Declining in France, but There Are Significant Disparities

According to the latest Public Health France Barometer, regular alcohol consumption has declined over the past few decades. However, there is an upward trend in certain risky behaviors among women—particularly those with higher levels of education—and a high concentration of consumption among a minority of people. Men remain, overall, more affected by alcohol use, in all its forms. The figures also highlight social, occupational, and regional differences.

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

Publishing year: 2026

Pages: 10-12

Health in Action, 2026, n° 473, p. 10-12

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