This article shows that combining BMI with other body measurements (such as waist circumference) makes it possible to identify many more people at risk of obesity and cardiovascular or metabolic diseases than BMI alone, with better detection particularly in certain groups (the elderly or disadvantaged).
The data from the Bus santé study show a marked increase in people giving up healthcare for financial reasons, reaching 25.8% in 2025, or one in 4 people in Geneva. This trend follows closely on the heels of rising health insurance premiums, particularly among young people and women.
This study shows an increase in physical activity levels in the urban canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The increase is significant, but remains slight, so further efforts to promote physical activity appear justified.
Using a fine-scale spatial analysis approach, this study identifies specific BMI clusters over the life course in the canton of Geneva, which could guide tailored interventions in adults and children alike.
