The rise of nature in the city, as a deliberate approach to promoting health, is not a given, given that initiatives to support biodiversity often struggle to take public health issues...

In contemporary societies, the natural world is sometimes viewed as a source of direct harm: certain animals are venomous or toxic, and certain plants are allergenic. It is essential to...

Nature is an essential environment for human societies. Water, air, food production, and medicinal resources sustain populations, and their well-being depends largely on the quality of...

This issue of *La Santé en action* aims, based on scientific evidence, to place this major issue—which is critical not only for public health but also for the environment—at the top of...

The sensory and emotional experiences associated with regular interaction with the natural world have a positive effect on people’s mental well-being, helping to restore focus and reduce...

Key Points In Week 41 (October 7–13, 2024), emergency department visits and subsequent hospitalizations remained stable across all age groups, except for hospitalizations following...

Key Points Nationally and across all regions, the number of deaths from all causes reported by INSEE remained within the usual range of fluctuation through Week 40. In week 41 of 2024,...

Key Points From October 7 to 13, 2024 (Week 41), at the national level, the number of emergency room visits and SOS Médecins calls for asthma among children under 15 remained stable in...

Key Points In week 41 (October 7–13, 2024), activity at SOS Médecins clinics remained stable across all age groups. Key respiratory indicators are down compared to the previous week...

Key Points The epidemic continues in mainland France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with a slowing trend observed since September 2024. High activity for suspected pertussis was observed in...