How would you describe the health concerns of Champlan residents?

Two sociological studies were conducted at the request of the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) on the health concerns of the residents of Champlan. The second study, the subject of this article, sought to characterize these concerns more precisely. The aim was to understand the link residents make between facilities and health effects, to highlight the protective mechanisms they employ, and to explore their discourse on health in greater depth. The objective was to analyze the complaints expressed by relating them to the residents’ life plans associated with the village. Three groups emerged, the largest of which puts the expression of complaints into perspective. It appears that any resource—whether personal, familial, professional, or health-related—provides protection, whereas, conversely, one or more disruptions negatively impact health. (R.A.)

Author(s): Salomon D, Legout C

Publishing year: 2009

Pages: 253-8

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