HEALTHJun 17 · 15:21 UTCFRANCE 24Solange MOUGIN

Not all skinny: The French do get fat

France's healthcare system now reimburses anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro under strict conditions. The article discusses France's obesity rates and regional variations, while addressing the stereotype that French people don't get fat, noting it contains a partial truth compared to other EU nations.

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