2022---nearly-one-in-two-french-people-are-overweight--obesity-on-the-rise Now

Experts point to several lifestyle changes that are eroding the traditional "French Paradox" of high-fat diets paired with slim physiques:

: 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 Experts point to several lifestyle changes that are

: The sharpest increase is among young adults aged 18 to 24, where obesity rates have quadrupled since the late 1990s. Experts point to several lifestyle changes that are