: Rates are not uniform across the country. The highest prevalence is found in northern and eastern regions, such as Hauts-de-France (22.1%) and Grand-Est (20.2%) , while wealthier areas like Île-de-France remain below average. Driving Factors
: An increase in remote work and digital leisure activities has led to most French adults spending more than seven hours a day sitting . National Response : Rates are not uniform across the country
: The sharpest increase is among young adults aged 18 to 24, where obesity rates have quadrupled since the late 1990s. National Response : The sharpest increase is among
Experts point to several lifestyle changes that are eroding the traditional "French Paradox" of high-fat diets paired with slim physiques: AI responses may include mistakes
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