Climate change is also affecting our mental health. A study carried out in Geneva on more than 3,000 people revealed significant links between climate concerns, anxiety and depressive symptoms, with marked concentrations in urban centres.
Addictive behaviours, with or without substances, are shaped by modern environments rich in stimuli and affect a significant proportion of the population. This study, conducted in Geneva, examines their prevalence, co-occurrence and determinants in order to inform screening and prevention in clinical practice.
Alcohol consumption is a major public health issue in Switzerland, both in terms of its scale and its avoidable health consequences. Despite the existence of national recommendations designed to provide a framework for low-risk consumption, little is known about the extent to which the general population is aware of them or how they are applied at local level. The aim of this population-based study in Geneva is therefore to estimate the prevalence of people exceeding these recommendations and to examine the associated socio-demographic and health factors.
What if the quality of your sleep also depended on your neighbourhood?
Using data from the SPECCHIO cohort, this study shows that sleep quality is not evenly distributed across the canton of Geneva. By combining clinical indicators, environmental data and individual perceptions of noise, the results highlight the decisive role played by the residential environment, over and above measured exposure alone, and pave the way for targeted public health measures tailored to local circumstances.
In Geneva, anxiety and depression are concentrated in certain areas, especially in the city centre, where there is a combination of social disadvantage and environmental pollution.
Social and environmental inequalities have a major impact on mental health, which is why targeted action is so important.
Vigorous intermittent exercise, although less frequent than regular moderate exercise, is associated with better physical and mental health and sleep quality - particularly in sedentary people. Sedentary lifestyles are more prevalent among young professionals, who could therefore benefit from advice on vigorous intermittent physical activity adapted to their timetable.
